Governance Officer

Governance officer

Worcester area

Temp position (Maternity/ Paternity cover)

Hourly Rate - £19.31



Job Purpose

The Governance Officer will support the effective operation of the Group's Boards and Committees by helping to maintain a robust governance framework aligned with organisational objectives, regulatory requirements and relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage and maintain governance documentation, including governance manuals and corporate registers, ensuring records are accurate, current and compliant with regulatory obligations.
* Coordinate and monitor Board and Committee member training, identifying skills gaps and arranging appropriate training with internal and external stakeholders.
* Support the activity of Group Committees and subsidiary boards, ensuring agendas are well planned, papers and minutes are accurate, and documentation is produced in line with organisational guidelines.
* Provide administrative support, advice and coordination for Board and Committee meetings and visits, including travel, accommodation, agendas, papers, minute templates and action schedules.
* Maintain company secretarial records, including statutory books and electronic databases, ensuring company and statutory information is accessible and up to date.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, providing high quality, flexible and responsive customer service.
* Contribute to projects and special programmes that support the Group's values, objectives and governance standards.
* Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest standards of probity, discretion and professionalism.

Essential Experience

* Proven experience of working in a customer service and/or administrative role.
* Experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads effectively.
* Some experience of providing support to boards and/or committees.
* Experience of handling confidential information accurately and professionally.
* Recent experience working in a similar governance, company secretarial or committee support role.
* Some experience of supervising staff.
* Working knowledge of housing regulations, legislation and current practice.
* Proven experience of managing projects and applying strong project management skills.

If you are interested in the above role please give me a call on 07897069130 or email your CV to danielle.nicholls@bcuk.co.uk

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