Governance Officer

• Hybrid working (details flexible depending on organisation needs)
• Occasional travel may be required for board or committee meetings

The Governance Officer plays a key role in supporting effective governance across the organisation. The role ensures that the Board, Committees, and senior leadership are properly supported, governance processes are robust and compliant, and decision-making aligns with regulatory requirements, best practice, and the organisation’s charitable purpose.

This role acts as a trusted advisor on governance matters, helping to maintain transparency, accountability, and high standards of organisational integrity.

• Provide end-to-end administrative and governance support to the Board of Trustees and its Committees
• Prepare and coordinate board and committee meeting agendas, papers, and packs
• Attend meetings, take accurate minutes, and track actions to completion
• Support the annual cycle of meetings, including forward planning and governance timetables

• Ensure the organisation complies with its governing documents, charity law, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Maintain statutory records, including trustee registers, declarations of interest, and terms of reference
• Support trustee induction, training, and ongoing development
• Monitor and advise on governance best practice and sector developments
• Support the development, review, and implementation of governance-related policies and procedures
• Maintain a central register of policies and ensure timely review and approval
• Assist with the organisation’s risk management and assurance processes where appropriate