Governance Secretary

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Governance Secretary has arisen within an International Membership Body. The role involves providing general administrative support to the Director of Finance, managing board meeting logistics, taking minutes, and ensuring compliance with governance regulations. This hybrid position allows for working two days in the office, with the potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Strong minute taking experience.
• Able to organise and manage board meetings and agendas.
• Strong understanding of governance regulations.

Responsibilities

• General admin support for the Director of Finance.
• Take minutes and prepare board papers.
• Organise and manage Board and committee meetings.

Skills

Minute Taking

Organizational Skills

Communication

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Governance Secretary to work for an International Membership Body. This is a fantastic role for someone with a strong administrative/governance background to develop their skillset.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• General admin support for the Director of Finance including coordination of administrative support for company Governance
• Take minutes in key senior leadership meetings and preparing board papers
• Organise and manage Board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, compiling and distributing board papers
• Support with Trustee Committee meeting papers preparation, distribution and minutes
• Ensure action points are followed up on and manage any meeting related enquires or requirements
• Set up and establish policy / process / procedure document templates for the organisation
• Support Director of Finance in policy implementation
• Work and collaborate with relevant teams to ensure standard approach to policy
• Liaise with teams to roll out supplier management governance and coordination of supplier management and upkeep of supplier matrix
• To assist with monitoring compliance with regulations and best practice across the organisation

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong minute taking experience
• Able to organise and manage board meetings and agendas
• Strong understanding of governance regulations
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job Title: Governance Secretary

Agency Reference Number: J88165

Location: Hybrid, 2 days a week in the office in Holborn

Duration: 3-6 months with potential to move permanent

Salary: £17-18 per hour

Working Hours: Full-time (35 hours)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.