Governance Officer (Committee and Board support)

Are you a skilled Committee and Board support professional who thrives in a committee-led environment? Do you have a knack for keeping complex processes running smoothly and ensuring top-notch support to senior leadership?

TPP are recruiting a Governance Officer on behalf of our client, a well-established professional body.

The Role:

As a Governance Officer, you will provide essential support to the Board, Council, and various Committees. You'll be responsible for servicing and coordinating a range of high-level meetings, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding the highest standards of governance. The Governance manager will be on hand to advise on governance and you will be supporting on governance administration projects.

Main responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive secretariat support, including preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and tracking actions.
• Manage the cycle of elections and appointments for Council members and committee chairs.
• Act as the main point of contact for all committee-related queries, ensuring member records and information are accurate and up-to-date.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth scheduling and running of all governance activities.
• Provide support for ad hoc policy projects and maintain up-to-date knowledge of organisational byelaws and governance procedures.

Essential requirements:

• Solid experience in a committee-led environment, ideally within a representative body.
• Good understanding of governance is ideal with a proven track record of handling confidential information.
• Excellent written communication and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Calm, solution-focused, and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Proficient in IT with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.