Senior Governance Advisor

Consult; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Consult in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Governance Advisor for a public sector organisation on a hybrid basis, initially for 3 months. You will provide strategic and operational support to the Board, Executive Committee and sub-committees, run the secretariat, and act as a bridge between delivery teams and senior leaders.

The role is 60% in-office in Newcastle. Significant governance experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage sensitive matters under tight

Qualifications

• Experience with corporate governance frameworks, principles and best practice.
• Proven meeting administration: agendas, papers and minutes.
• Senior stakeholder engagement, credibility and influencing decisions.
• Project management skills and delivery-focused mindset.
• Sound judgement handling sensitive or high-profile matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational support to Board, Executive Committee and sub-committees.
• Run the secretariat for a senior body; ensure meetings are well-prepared and documented.
• Advise on governance matters and lead specific workstreams.
• Help shape clear, strategic decisions and act as a link between delivery teams and senior leaders.

Skills

Governance frameworks

Meeting administration

Senior stakeholder engagement

Project management

Decision influence

Communication under deadlines

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Governance Advisor for a public sector organisation based in Newcastle (hybrid) on an initial 3 months contract, paying up to £500 per day (Inside IR35).

This is a hybrid role with around 60% of your time expected in the Newcastle office.

The successful Senior Governance Advisor will provide strategic and operational support to the organisation's top-level decision-making bodies, including the Board, Executive Committee and their sub-committees. You'll run the secretariat for a senior body, making sure meetings are well-prepared, efficiently run and clearly documented, and act as a key link between the delivery team and senior leaders. You'll also advise on governance matters, lead specific workstreams and help shape clear, strategic decisions.

You will need proven experience working with the following:

Corporate governance frameworks, principles and best practice

Meeting administration, including agendas, papers and accurate minutes

Senior stakeholder engagement, building credibility and influencing decisions

Project management skills and a delivery-focused mindset

Sound judgement handling sensitive or high-profile matters

Strong written and verbal communication under tight deadlines

Interested?

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