Strategic Governance Assistant — Board & ELT Support

SPORT ENGLAND; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sports organization is seeking a detail-driven Strategy & Secretariat Team Assistant to support corporate governance initiatives. The successful candidate will coordinate meetings, manage travel logistics, and prepare documentation for senior leaders. Strong organizational and communication skills are a must. This role offers a chance to influence how a national organization operates, working closely with governance professionals and leaders. Apply before the deadline on 26th January 2026.

Qualifications

• You must have excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience coordinating multiple diaries is required.
• Confidence in minuting meetings and handling sensitive information is needed.
• The ability to build positive relationships at all levels is important.
• Strong digital skills, particularly with MS Teams and Office tools, are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan forward schedules for senior meetings.
• Manage logistics for meetings, including travel and expenses.
• Prepare agendas, commission papers, and support authors.
• Take accurate minutes and track follow-up actions.
• Act as a key contact for Board and Committee members.
• Maintain high-quality records per data security requirements.

Skills

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience coordinating multiple diaries

Confidence in minuting meetings

Ability to build positive relationships

Strong digital skills

Tools

MS Teams

Office tools

Job description

A national sports organization is seeking a detail-driven Strategy & Secretariat Team Assistant to support corporate governance initiatives. The successful candidate will coordinate meetings, manage travel logistics, and prepare documentation for senior leaders. Strong organizational and communication skills are a must. This role offers a chance to influence how a national organization operates, working closely with governance professionals and leaders. Apply before the deadline on 26th January 2026.