Governance Officer

Oia; England; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education ombudsman service is seeking a Governance Officer to provide proactive governance support and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves planning meetings, taking minutes, and liaising with Board members. Candidates should have a strong governance or administrative background and excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid position based in Reading, with a salary of GBP40,583 plus benefits.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Contribution to gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong governance or administrative background in a professional setting.
• Resilient with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with governance and charity requirements.
• Plan and arrange Board and Committee meetings.
• Administer the process of Board & Committee meetings including minute taking.

Skills

Governance support

Interpersonal communication

Administrative skills

Education

Higher education qualification

Job description

Governance Officer

Do you have a governance and administrative background?

The ombudsman service that deals with complaints from higher education service users are looking to recruit a Governance Officer, so if this sounds like you then apply today!

Position: Governance Officer

Location: Hybrid/Reading (a minimum of one day a week in the office. More office attendance will be needed during probation)

Hours: Full time open to part time with a minimum of 28 hours per week.

Salary: GBP40,583 plus great benefits, including Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, generous annual leave allowance, contribution to gym membership

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 27th August 2025

Interview Date: Interviews will be held at the Reading office from week commencing 22 September 2025.

About the Role

The Governance Officer provides efficient, proactive and values led governance support to ensure that all governance work is achieved within set time scales.

Duties include

• Supporting the Head of Leadership Office & Governance to ensure that the organisation keeps up to date and fulfils all governance and charity requirements whilst promoting, implementing and monitoring good governance policies and procedures;
• Support delivery of organisational compliance with reporting and meeting the regulatory requirements of Companies House and the Charities Commission through maintenance of the organisation s on-line accounts.
• Planning and arranging the annual schedule of Board and Committee meetings and manage logistical requirements including diary liaison for the meetings;
• Acting as liaison person for Board members (booking hotels, dealing with expense claims,responding to routine queries etc.);
• Administering the whole process of Board & Committee meetings including minute taking and drafting clear, well structured, Board and Committee papers.

Full details of the job and person specification can be found once you click to apply.

About You

You will have a strong governance or administrative background in a professional setting and be able to deal with complex organisational duties as well as more routine administrative tasks, you will be resilient with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The charity values diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. It has a supportive and inclusive organisational culture and would like the organisation to be representative of the community and the people who use its service. It welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds, in particular, it would welcome applicants from black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. Applications for full-time or part-time working will be considered.

Qualifications

Given the mission and purpose, we will consider any higher education qualifications, degree subjects or demonstrable interest/commitment to higher education in all its forms.

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.