Governance Assistant

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a well-organised, diligent and proactive professional to join the CEO Office as Governance Assistant, providing key administration and governance support within the department and wider community. Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for providing high quality administrative and coordination support to ensure the effective operation of their governance […]

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a well-organised, diligent and proactive professional to join the CEO Office as Governance Assistant, providing key administration and governance support within the department and wider community. 
Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high quality administrative and coordination support to ensure the effective operation of their governance framework. The role supports the Governance Manager and CEO, Board of Trustees, and Committees by ensuring efficient meeting administration, accurate record-keeping, and compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, while promoting a consistent and best-practice approach across all governance activities. 
Requirements

They are seeking candidates with a strong background in administration, governance / compliance, an excellent command of written English, interpersonal and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Essential:

• Previous working experience in the UK governance / secretarial function
• Minute taking skills 
• Exceptional attention to detail

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the UK charity law as well as Companies Act and relevant legislation, governance code and best practices
• Experience in communicating with C-suite and academics

Please read the job description to find out more about the position and person specification. 
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as they are unable to sponsor work visas.
Contract Type: Permanent 
Hours: Full time, 5 days/37.5 hours per week (core hours 10am-3pm)
Salary: £27,000–£32,000 per annum dependent on experience, plus benefits.
Location: London, A hybrid working system is in place and the job holder will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days each week. 
Benefits include: 

• 25 days’ annual leave per annum plus eight Bank/Public holidays (pro rata basis for part timers), rising by 1 day per year for every complete year of service, up to an additional 5 days, together with 3 additional days over Christmas and New Year. 
• 4% (matched) employer pension, rising to 6% on successful completion of probation.
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• Season ticket loan scheme. 
• Death in Service.

About Them

Our client is a highly respected professional membership organisation operating across 165 countries and comprised primarily of clinicians who are ultrasound experts in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Society includes obstetricians and gynecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and wellbeing globally. Their mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. This is achieved through education and training, programmatic initiatives and advocacy.
They are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities they serve. They welcome applications from all suitably qualified people from all backgrounds.
Please submit your application, CV and cover letter as soon as possible; they reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date of Friday 21 November. Interviews may be organised before the closing date.
Regrettably, they are not able to provide feedback to those candidates who are not shortlisted, as it simply would not be manageable to do so.
 
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