Senior Executive Support & Governance Officer

Waythrough; North East; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave and extra days

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Recognition and long service awards

Recommend a Friend bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Waythrough seeks an organised Executive Business Support Officer to join our Durham-based team. You will support the Executive Team and Board of Trustees, manage diaries, correspondence, and meetings, and prepare reports and presentations for governance activities.

This role requires discretion with confidential information, robust administrative skills, and the ability to coordinate travel, meetings and strategic workstreams within a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Experience providing support to senior management at Executive Director and Board level.
• Experience supporting meetings and committees, including producing minutes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive business and administrative support to allocated Executive Directors.
• Manage complex diaries, coordinate appointments and meetings, and oversee executive correspondence.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing papers for senior leaders and boards.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, prepare papers, take minutes and track actions.
• Monitor expenses, maintain financial records and support budget planning.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and support governance activities.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365 applications

Job description

Waythrough seeks an organised Executive Business Support Officer to join our Durham-based team. You will support the Executive Team and Board of Trustees, manage diaries, correspondence, and meetings, and prepare reports and presentations for governance activities.

This role requires discretion with confidential information, robust administrative skills, and the ability to coordinate travel, meetings and strategic workstreams within a hybrid working arrangement.