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Governance Officer

Job description

A charity based in Central London are looking for a Governance Officer. The successful candidate will need to support the Company Secretary in ensuring that the charity has a coordinated approach to governance and compliance.
Key responsibilities
Supporting the preparations for Council meetings, including paper deadlines, compiling, and formatting papers, tracking action completion and maintenance of minute books
Ensure continuous improvement process through recommending and implementing changes to streamline processes where appropriate.
Support in planning Annual General Meetings and ensuring their success, including coordination of the annual report production schedule.
Development and upkeep of the Council member intranet, a portal for trustees to access papers and other useful information.
Person specification
Significant experience in a similar role supporting multiple boards or committees, ideally in the not-for-profit sector.
Able to liaise closely with executive directors and senior managers to ensure policies and processes are revised and compliant.
Able to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.

Closing Date: Thursday 8 July 2021