Governance Officer

Chartered Insurance Institute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chartered Insurance Institute is seeking a Governance Officer to support the group’s governance framework, manage Audit & Risk and Education & Learning committees, plan agendas, chase papers, and produce minutes, ensuring high standards of compliance and integrity. Based in hybrid London, the role leads on committee operations, supports Board recruitment, and assists with the AGM.

Requires proven committee management, strong stakeholder relationships, and organisational skills with

Qualifications

• Proven committee management experience with end-to-end ownership.
• Strong relationships and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Organisational skills with emotional intelligence to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Progress toward a governance qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage committees end-to-end: agenda planning, chasing papers, producing accurate minutes.
• Lead on committee operations, support Board recruitment and AGM delivery.
• Provide expert guidance on governance processes, statutory compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Committee management

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

Emotional intelligence

Proactive approach

Governance experience

Education

Governance qualification (CGI)

Job description

Your role

As Governance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the CII Group’s governance framework and ensuring high standards of compliance and integrity across the organisation and subsidiaries. Acting as the prime point of contact for two key committees - Audit & Risk and Education & Learning - you will take full ownership of their management, including agenda planning, chasing papers, and producing accurate minutes. You will also lead on committee operations, contribute to Board recruitment, and support the delivery of the Annual General Meeting. Alongside this, you’ll provide expert guidance on governance processes, statutory compliance, and regulatory requirements, while building strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders at all levels. To succeed, you’ll bring proven committee management experience and strong organisational skills, complemented by emotional intelligence and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Progress toward a Chartered Governance Institute qualification would be helpful but is not essential - practical experience and a proactive approach are what matter most.

Location

Hybrid, London - City

Contract type and hours

Full time, Permanent

Salary

£45,000-48,000 per annum

You

• You are confident in managing committees end-to-end, from setting agendas to producing clear and accurate minutes.
• You build strong relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• You combine organisational skills with emotional intelligence, adapting effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• You take ownership, work independently, and bring a proactive approach to improving processes.
• You have practical governance experience and an interest in developing your expertise further - progress toward a governance qualification would be an advantage.
• You are comfortable supporting high-profile governance activities, including Board recruitment.

Interview Process

We understand that taking time to prepare for and to attend interviews is a big commitment and want the process to be as transparent as possible.

You Can Expect The Following Process From Us

• A short, introductory phone call from our Talent Acquisition Advisor.
• A 2-stage interview process with the hiring manager and key stakeholders in the team.

Application Deadline

We will review applications on a rolling basis and the position will close once we have secured a shortlist.

We are an inclusive employer

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring all candidates have equal access and opportunity, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: At the CII, we work with a carefully selected Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment. We do not accept speculative CVs and kindly request that agency recruiters do not contact our managers directly, to ensure a consistent and properly coordinated recruitment process. If you are interested in working with us in the future, please contact [e-mail]. We review our PSL at set intervals and are happy to retain details for consideration when opportunities arise. Agencies who do not follow this process will be excluded from any future opportunities to work with us, including PSL reviews.