Committees Manager

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Imperial War Museums is looking for a highly organised Committees Manager to enhance governance operations within the organisation. You will provide essential secretariat services and administrative support while ensuring governance processes align with strategic goals. This role demands strong organisational skills, experience in project management, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, especially with VIP stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Solid administrative experience, ideally in governance.
• Strong track record of supporting high-level meetings and taking accurate minutes.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and working discretely with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality secretariat service for IWM’s Compliance Boards.
• Support governance for the Board of Trustees and its Committees.
• Offer administrative support for meetings of the Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

Administration

Project Management

Communication

Organisational Skills

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and professional Committees Manager to play a key role within IWM’s Governance department. This is a vital position that supports the effective functioning of our governance processes and works closely with senior leadership across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a high-quality secretariat service for IWM’s Compliance Boards.
• Support the Governance Manager in delivering efficient governance support to the Board of Trustees and its Committees, including:
  • Art Commissions Committee
  • Development Committee
  • Estates Advisory Committee
  • Audit Committee
  • Nominations Committee
• Offer administrative support for meetings of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Operational Delivery Group (ODG).
• Ensure governance processes are well-coordinated, compliant, and aligned with IWM’s strategic goals.

About You:

You have solid administrative experience, ideally in governance, with a strong track record of supporting high-level meetings and taking accurate minutes. You understand the principles of museum governance and the separation of executive and non-executive authority.

You’re confident managing multiple priorities, working discreetly with senior stakeholders, including VIPs, and communicating effectively at all levels. You bring a proactive, organised approach, with experience in project management and a collaborative mindset that helps you get things done.

For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description.