Governance & Committee Secretary (Temporary, Immediate Start)

Allen Associates; Launton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Associates is seeking a highly organised Committee Secretary to support senior stakeholders in a busy governance environment. The role is fully onsite in the UK, offering a temporary weekly PAYE assignment with immediate start and a strong emphasis on accuracy and discretion.

You will coordinate vital meetings, maintain records, track actions, and manage logistics while building relationships with committee members.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting meetings, minute-taking, or administration in a professional environment.
• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating committee and council meetings, including organising agendas, papers, logistics, and minute-taking.
• Maintaining accurate and accessible records of all committee documentation.
• Tracking actions arising from meetings and following up with stakeholders to ensure progress.
• Supporting with meeting logistics, including preparing materials and managing schedules.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with committee members and senior stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with governance procedures and standard practices.
• Assisting with ad hoc administrative tasks related to governance and committee support.

Skills

Meeting coordination

Minute-taking

Governance support

MS Office

Confidentiality

Communication

Independent worker

Senior stakeholders

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Allen Associates is seeking a highly organised Committee Secretary to support senior stakeholders in a busy governance environment. The role is fully onsite in the UK, offering a temporary weekly PAYE assignment with immediate start and a strong emphasis on accuracy and discretion.

You will coordinate vital meetings, maintain records, track actions, and manage logistics while building relationships with committee members.