Senior Governance Advisor — Board Secretariat & Strategy (Hybrid)

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

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