Board Governance & Secretariat Officer

Oxford Health; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Health is recruiting a Corporate Governance Officer to provide comprehensive secretariat support to the Board of Directors, its Committees and the Council of Governors. Based in the Corporate Affairs Directorate at our Oxford headquarters, you will coordinate meetings, compile agendas and minutes, and maintain governance records.

The role requires discretion, tact and diplomacy, with strong organisational and communication skills to work with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Understanding of corporate governance and governance frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretariat service to Board Committees and the Council of Governors; plan, administer and document meetings.
• Develop and maintain annual meeting schedules, agendas and trackers.
• Attend meetings and prepare accurate minutes and records of decisions.
• Maintain governance registers and statutory records (e.g., registers of interests) and ensure proper governance documentation.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to Chair and senior governance leads.

Skills

Understanding of Corporate Governance

Strong written skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant professional qualification or governance degree

Job description

Oxford Health is recruiting a Corporate Governance Officer to provide comprehensive secretariat support to the Board of Directors, its Committees and the Council of Governors. Based in the Corporate Affairs Directorate at our Oxford headquarters, you will coordinate meetings, compile agendas and minutes, and maintain governance records.

The role requires discretion, tact and diplomacy, with strong organisational and communication skills to work with senior stakeholders.