Governance Assistance

Altitude-Recruitment Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity in Milton Keynes is seeking a part-time Governance Coordinator to enhance governance practices. This role involves managing relationships with the Board, supporting governance meetings, and coordinating trustee induction and training. The ideal candidate should have strong governance experience, excellent organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. An opportunity to make tangible improvements in governance processes while working in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in governance roles within charities or similar organisations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple activities effectively.
• Confidential and discreet handling of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage governance relationships across the Board and committees.
• Support the administration of governance meetings.
• Facilitate effective trustee engagement.

Skills

Governance experience

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Permanent

Part Time - 20 hours per week (flexible on the days worked)

£13,104 pa - £14,000 pa

Based in Central Milton Keynes (free parking)

This is a great opportunity for someone with Governance experience looking to take this position forward, streamlining processes to make improvements. Working with a leading local charity, this role will play a pivotal part in ensuring that the governance arrangements support the strategic development and help the charity move forward with best practice in governance.

Managing high-level relationships across the Board, its committees, and the executive team, ensuring that the governance adds meaningful value. You will be part of governance activities to ensure they meet with the agreed procedures and timelines as defined by the Articles of Association, and relevant legislation.

Administer the organisation's governance support functions to ensure effective and compliant operations

Assist with all administration aspects of governance meetings, including agenda preparation, circulation of papers, minute production and sign off, in accordance with governance policies and timelines

Maintain the Governance Calendar and coordinate diary management for Board and Committee meetings

Support in the recruitment process for trustees, ensuring the Board maintains an appropriate balance of skills, experience, and diversity

Support the induction, training, and ongoing development of Trustees

Maintain key statutory publications, including the Annual Report and Accounts, and the organisation Statutory Books

Organise and prepare documentation for the Annual General Meeting, minute taking and production within agreed timeline

Assist in maintaining the organisation statutory registers and records

Offering Trustee Support

Facilitate effective trustee engagement by coordinating communications and arrangements that enhance their understanding of the charity's work beyond formal meetings

Provide support to the Chair, Vice-Chair, Committee Chairs, and the President in the executive of their governance roles

Manage the Trustees Conflict of Interest Registers in line with governance requirements

Undertake additional duties as directed by the Administration Proven ability to manage a complex workload, coordinate multiple activities, and prioritise effectively under pressure.

Good organisational skills with consistent accuracy, efficiency, and ability to meet deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and other relevant IT systems

Tactful, diplomatic, and discreet, with a clear understanding of confidentiality and sensitivity in handling information

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with trustees, senior leaders, and colleagues

Work well independently using own initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team environment

High attention to detail, ensuring precision in governance documentation and processes Please let us know if we need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed.