Governance & Administration Coordinator

UK-Med; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity based in Manchester. The Governance and Administration Coordinator will support the CEO and Head of Governance and Administration, ensuring efficient governance operations and administrative processes.

The role includes managing the CEO diary, taking minutes for meetings, coordinating office communications, and planning events such as Teams week. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and detail-oriented governance and administration professional.
• Strong background in providing admin support for Trustee Boards and Senior Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage CEO diary and coordinate meetings, including minutes.
• Provide executive support and ensure effective governance operations.
• Plan organisational events (e.g., Teams week) and act as office first point of contact.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Executive support experience

Job description

Governance and Administration Coordinator

Full time

Up to £34700 GBP Gross p/a (dependent on experience)

Permanent

Manchester, UK (hybrid working available, 2 days in office expected)

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented professional looking for an opportunity to support the governance, administration, and operational effectiveness of a leading humanitarian organisation?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we've been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are on the lookout for an organised, motivated and skilled Governance and Administration Coordinator. In this vital role, you will support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Head of Governance and Administration with providing executive support and ensuring effective administrative and governance operations. This is a varied role that includes managing the CEO diary, coordinating, administering and providing minutes for meetings, being the first point of contact for the office and overseeing the planning of organisational events like 'Teams week'.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in providing administrative and governance support for Trustee Boards and Senior Management and have exceptional organisational and communication skills. We are looking for someone who is motivated, a team player, and takes initiative when required.

UK-Med offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a dynamic working environment, where you can make a tangible difference through your contribution to our humanitarian efforts. If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.