Senior Governance Administrator

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Governance Consultant to enhance their Energy Codes Team. This role involves organizing and managing committee meetings, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills. With a hybrid working approach, this position offers flexibility while contributing to a collaborative team atmosphere. Join a motivated group dedicated to quality delivery and continuous improvement in the energy sector.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Bupa Healthcare

Life Assurance (up to 4x salary)

Matched Pension Contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Buy and Sell Annual Leave

Corporate Gym Rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly Gembar Events

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Organize agendas and coordinate meeting documentation.
• Support Governance Lead in standardizing processes.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement

Technical Communication

Education

University Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We are looking to strengthen our Governance Expertise within our Energy Codes Team. This role sits within the Energy Codes team within Gemserv’s Energy Business Unit. The team is responsible for planning and managing committee meetings across Gemserv managed Codes, working across the energy industry to do so, and monitoring compliance with our contractual obligations.

You will be responsible for organising agendas, terms of reference, coordinating pre- and post-meeting documentation, attending meetings, and engaging with and responding to committee Chairs and attendees. You will support the Governance Lead in implementing standardised processes and efficiencies across the different energy Codes, ensuring an aligned experience for stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work alongside other Governance Consultants to provide support to Technical Sub-Committees by coordinating meeting papers, drafting detailed minutes, organising and facilitating meetings, and communicating industry developments. The role will include preparing papers and slides to support the meetings, coordinating risk and issue reviews, and acting as a quality gatekeeper.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong organisational and communication skills, excellent written skills, attention to detail, as well as the flexibility to manage priorities.

Gemserv’s Energy Code Team comprises over 60 motivated individuals who pride themselves on quality delivery while fostering a collaborative and fun atmosphere. We operate a hybrid working approach with a mix of office and remote work, with the team expected to be in Gemserv’s London office part of the week.

Requirements

• Well-developed stakeholder management skills with proven ability to manage upwards, downwards, and influence peers;
• Strive for excellence by being methodical, diligent, paying attention to detail, and proactively verifying assumptions;
• Ability to understand and communicate technical subjects concisely;
• Experience in drafting and improving processes;
• Digitally competent, able to present information clearly for the intended audience;
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities, capable of managing time and workload flexibly;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience in UK retail utilities/UK Smart Metering (desirable);
• University graduate or equivalent;
• Understanding and experience of industry codes and governance (desirable).

Qualifications

• Demonstrate best practices in governance, leading by example;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Chairs, industry stakeholders, and the Data Communications Company;
• Coordinate multiple meetings, including online and in-person, managing membership and attendees;
• Review documents for accuracy and consistency, acting as a quality gatekeeper;
• Maintain activity planners, ensuring timelines are met and contributors deliver on time;
• Prepare documentation and actively manage actions to ensure timely updates;
• Draft concise meeting papers and minutes;
• Contribute to monthly team activity reports;
• Continuously improve team processes and challenge the status quo;
• Meet service levels and deadlines.

Upon employment, employees should have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management Systems.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Flexible working
• Private Bupa healthcare
• Life Assurance (up to 4x salary)
• Matched pension contributions
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Buy and Sell annual leave
• Reimbursement for eye tests and glasses
• Corporate gym rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Summer and Christmas parties, monthly Gembar events