Governance Officer

Are you an organised, detail-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy working with senior stakeholders, ensuring meetings run seamlessly, and making a real impact behind the scenes? We re looking for a Governance Officer to join our Governance Team, supporting the effective operation of our Boards and Committees. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with governance, executive support or company secretarial experience who enjoys balancing administration, organisation and stakeholder engagement.

To be considered for this role, please include a Covering Letter outlining how you meet the required skills listed in the "about you" section

About the Role

As a Governance Officer, you ll play a key role in ensuring our governance processes run efficiently and professionally. You ll coordinate Board and Committee meetings from start to finish, ensuring papers are produced to a high standard, deadlines are met, and meetings are supported effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and distributing Board and Committee agendas and papers.

Attending meetings and producing accurate minutes.

Supporting the organisation of meetings, including travel, accommodation and meeting logistics.

Maintaining governance records and statutory registers, including Declarations of Interest and Board member records.

Supporting governance processes such as Signing and Sealing, Board inductions, training, expenses, invoices and shared inbox management.

Providing an efficient and professional governance service across the organisation.

About You

We re looking for an organised, accurate and proactive individual who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.

You will have:

Experience in a Governance, Company Secretarial, PA or Executive Assistant role.

Proven experience taking accurate minutes and supporting Board or Committee meetings.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working with senior stakeholders.

High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and discretion.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Previous governance experience is desirable, but candidates with strong Executive or Personal Assistant experience supporting Boards or senior leadership teams are encouraged to apply.

Please note that evidence of any required qualifications and a satisfactory DBS check will be required before employment can commence.