Governance Officer

The Kennel Club; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national organization in London is seeking a Governance Officer to support the Head of Governance in compliance and regulatory tasks. The role involves managing complex casework, maintaining records, and supporting board meetings. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, professional engagement, and excellent written communication. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements along with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid Working

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Confident and professional with stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to assess complex situations and report on outcomes.
• Proficient in maintaining precise and consistent records.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Governance in regulatory compliance.
• Maintain case files and monitoring systems.
• Ensure procedural compliance within registered societies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Casework management

Time management

Written communication

Job description

Governance Officer

Governance and Legal

London - Hybrid

Fixed Term Contract - 1 Year

Full Time

An opportunity has arisen in the Governance and Legal Department for a Governance Officer.

What the role involves

Supporting the Head of Governance in conflict resolution and regulatory compliance for registered societies; Board secretariat; BSSB secretariat, Breed and Breed Standard processes. The role requires an ability to be proactive and analytical, working with the team on complex, sensitive and sometimes high-profile matters in an outcomes-focused and risk-based way - taking account of thresholds, context, remit and impact.

Key responsibilities and Deliverables

• Provide support to Head of Governance relevant to Kennel Club Rules & Regulations for registered societies and Conflict resolution within registered societies
• Maintain live case files and tracking systems
• Monitor and report on developing situations
• Procedural compliance of registered societies
• Assist in administration arising from BSSB, breed recognition and Breed Standard development
• Production of copy for issue on website and KC Journal
• Documentation for Board meetings
• Maintenance of archive
• Working with the team to ensure meetings are efficiently and effectively managed

The ideal candidate will

• Be confident, professional and informed and able to work with a range of stakeholders
• Have the ability to assess scope, impact and outcome in a holistic way, to undertake casework on complex, sensitive matters
• Have the ability to digest complex submissions, produce reports and suggest solutions
• Have the ability to prioritise and have good time management skills
• Be able to maintain precise records to ensure consistency of case tracking
• Have good written and communication skill

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working (Office and Home Based)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day after every full year of service up to a maximum of 27 days

It's an exciting time to join The Kennel Club as we begin the next stage in our journey, ensuring that we adapt and remain future focused, while retaining and celebrating our heritage.

Please be advised that if you are a member of The Kennel Club and are successful in your application you will be required to relinquish your membership.

The Kennel Club welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. All appointment will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process in line with the Equality Act 2010.