Board Governance & Secretariat Lead

Connexus; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Flexible and hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

Connexus is seeking an experienced Governance Officer to support the Head of Governance & Risk and strengthen governance arrangements across the organisation. You will work with Board Members, Committees, senior leaders and colleagues to ensure meetings are well organised and decisions recorded.

The role also involves maintaining the Board portal, governance records, key registers and regulatory returns, and supporting policy reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Boards, Committees and Non-Executive Directors, including papers and minutes.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to produce accurate reports.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence at all levels.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a governance environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and good governance practice.
• Relevant governance qualification such as CGI Associate/Fellow, Solicitor or ILEX.

Responsibilities

• Manage Board and Committee cycle: forward planning, agendas, papers, minutes and action logs.
• Provide high-quality secretariat and governance support to Board Members and senior leaders.
• Maintain the Board portal, governance records, key registers and regulatory returns.
• Support review and improvement of governance arrangements and policies.
• Lead or support board appraisal, induction and conflicts of interest processes.
• Oversee Assets & Liabilities Register administration and assurance reporting.

Skills

Board governance support

Minute taking

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Attention to detail

Education

CGI Associate/Fellow status

Solicitor qualification

ILEX qualification

Tools

Board portal

Governance records system

Job description

Connexus is seeking an experienced Governance Officer to support the Head of Governance & Risk and strengthen governance arrangements across the organisation. You will work with Board Members, Committees, senior leaders and colleagues to ensure meetings are well organised and decisions recorded.

The role also involves maintaining the Board portal, governance records, key registers and regulatory returns, and supporting policy reviews.