Governance Officer

Drive Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Drive Wales is looking for an organised and proactive Governance Officer to support governance, compliance and business operations. Reporting to the Governance Manager, you will help oversee the Administration Team and ensure efficient administrative services across the organisation.

You will assist with data protection processes, manage office facilities and contracts, coordinate stakeholder events and meetings, and deputise for the Governance Manager when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, governance, compliance or business support.
• Experience of supervising or managing staff.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Administration Team.
• Assist with organisational compliance, governance and policy requirements.
• Support data protection processes, including Subject Access Requests, breach management and staff training.
• Oversee office facilities, supplies, contracts, leases and building compliance.
• Coordinate stakeholder consultations, events and meetings.
• Manage the compliments and complaints process.
• Deputise for the Governance Manager when required.

Skills

Administration

Governance

Staff supervision

Organisational skills

Job description

Drive is seeking an organised and proactive Governance Officer to support organisational compliance, governance and business operations.

Reporting to the Governance Manager, you will oversee the Administration Team, support data protection and compliance activities, manage office and building-related contracts, coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, and ensure the effective delivery of administrative services across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the Administration Team.
• Assist with organisational compliance, governance and policy requirements.
• Support data protection processes, including Subject Access Requests, breach management and staff training.
• Oversee office facilities, supplies, contracts, leases and building compliance.
• Coordinate stakeholder consultations, events and meetings.
• Manage the compliments and complaints process.
• Deputise for the Governance Manager when required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in administration, governance, compliance or business support.
• Experience of supervising or managing staff.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A professional, confidential and proactive approach to work.
• Knowledge of data protection and compliance processes is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Drive in a varied role where you can make a real impact on the organisation’s governance, compliance and operational effectiveness.

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