Governance & Committees Officer
- Field: Legal Services
- Deadline: 2026-04-01 02:04
- SE17, Elephant & Castle, Greater London
Temp to perm, paying £35 000 (£19.23 per hour). Working 35 hours per week. Hybrid, 1 to 2 days in the office. The rest remote, working from home. The office’s are near to Elephant and Castle.
This role sits at the heart of the organisation’s decision-making. Working closely with the Governance Manager and Head of Governance. The Governance & Committees Officer ensures Council and Committee meetings run smoothly, decisions are well-supported and governance processes meet best-practice standards.
You will provide high-quality secretariat support, act as a trusted point of contact for members and help strengthen effective corporate governance across the organisation.
* Organise Council and Committee meeting cycles and ensure papers are published accurately and on time.
* Act as Committee Secretary for allocated Committees and working groups.
* Including preparing agendas and papers, attending meetings and producing accurate minutes.
* Brief Chairs and members on agendas, actions and procedural matters.
* Ensure decisions are clearly communicated, actions are tracked and progress is followed up.
* Support the development and continuous improvement of governance processes and best practice.
* Provide professional support to Council and Committee members, responding to queries and escalating issues as required.
* Coordinate the annual Council and Committee member appraisal process.
* Support public appointments campaigns and related administration.
* Maintain governance records, systems, inboxes and financial administration (expenses, invoices, purchase orders)
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