Charity Operations & Governance Coordinator

Cobseo; Tipner; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobseo is seeking a proactive Charity Coordinator to support our Chief Executive and the wider team. This varied role sits at the heart of a mission-driven charity, helping to shape governance, administration, and external communications for veterans' services.

You will manage the CEO’s diary, coordinate meetings, take minutes, and assist with fundraising and reporting calendars while building strong relationships with trustees, partners, and staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Confident minute-taking, report writing and presentation prep.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's diary, correspondence, travel and stakeholder communications.
• Act as primary internal and external point of contact for the CEO and SMT.
• Serve as Secretary to the Board of Trustees, prepare agendas, take minutes and track actions.
• Coordinate team and management meetings with clear documentation.
• Lead on business administration tasks (e.g., annual insurance renewals).
• Act as Health & Safety lead (training provided).
• Support compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House (training provided).
• Assist Finance Manager with bookkeeping, fundraising, grant applications and reporting calendars.
• Contribute to external communications and marketing.
• Build relationships with staff, volunteers, partners and service users.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Minute-taking

Stakeholder engagement

GDPR awareness

Microsoft Office 365

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Cobseo is seeking a proactive Charity Coordinator to support our Chief Executive and the wider team. This varied role sits at the heart of a mission-driven charity, helping to shape governance, administration, and external communications for veterans' services.

You will manage the CEO’s diary, coordinate meetings, take minutes, and assist with fundraising and reporting calendars while building strong relationships with trustees, partners, and staff.