Governance Officer

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Governance Officer, where you will support the company secretary and ensure effective corporate governance. Your responsibilities will include providing high-quality administrative services for the board, supporting compliance reviews, and leading policy development. Ideal candidates will possess strong administrative and communication skills in a corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills within a company secretary environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including minute taking.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent administrative service to support the board and committees.
• Support the company secretary in company administration and regulatory filings.
• Lead development of policies and procedures within the governance team.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Minute taking

Job description

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This is an opportunity to join a forward thinking company with a strong charitable nature, as a Governance Officer, supporting the company secretary.

Providing guidance to secretarial services and governance groups, to help ensure a solid approach to corporate governance, to comply with organisational, legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities of a Governance Officer:

• Ensure the provision of an independent and excellent administrative service to support the board and committee’s – providing solutions for planning, preparation of agenda’s, board packs, and providing advice to non-exec members of the board.
• Support the company secretary in company administration – responsible for statutory and regulatory filings/maintenance of company records
• Support in governance compliance reviews
• Lead on development of policies and procedures within the governance team, helping to ensure legal and regulatory compliance

Requirements of a Governance Officer:

• Strong administrative skills within a company secretary environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including minute taking and materials
• Excellent organisation and planning skills