Governance and executive support officer

Macular Society; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health charity in the UK is seeking a Governance and Executive Support Officer to provide high quality administrative support to the CEO and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team. The role includes managing organisational resources and supporting governance at Board meetings. The organisation offers flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, and a supportive work culture. They encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to ensure inclusivity in their work.

Benefits

Flexible working options

26 days annual leave

Ability to buy or sell annual leave

Supportive family policies

6% pension contribution

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality administrative support and diary management for the CEO.
• Support internal communications and policy coordination.
• Manage organisational resources such as risk, compliance, and policy registers.
• Support complex meetings and provide governance support at Board and Committee meetings.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.

Job description

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

Overview

Reporting to the CEO, the Governance and executive support officer will work closely with our ambitious Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to enable effective governance and leadership across the charity. The post holder will play an essential role in coordinating work across the organisation and helping us to Beat Macular Disease.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high quality administrative support and diary management for the CEO.
• Support internal communications and policy coordination.
• Own and manage key organisational resources such as the risk register, compliance register and policy register.
• Support complex meetings and provide governance support at Board and Committee meetings.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to enable effective governance and leadership.

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one year’s service.
• Ability to buy or sell annual leave.
• Supportive family policies.
• 6% pension contribution.

We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, and we do so instinctively. To Beat Macular Disease for all we know we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive for everyone.