Strategic Governance Lead & Board Liaison

IF Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IF Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Governance Officer to support high-level governance arrangements, acting as a key liaison between the Delivery Team and senior leaders, including the CEO, Chair, NEDs and Directors. You will design and implement best practice governance processes, run the secretariat for top-level bodies, and help drive strategic decisions in a hybrid Newcastle-based role.

This role requires strong project management, credibility with stakeholders, and the ability to balance

Qualifications

• 2 years Corporate Governance experience.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, principles and best practices.
• Experience administering meetings: preparing agendas and papers, drafting minutes, coordinating follow-ups.
• Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Sound judgement handling sensitive or high-profile matters.
• Project management mindset.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions through effective communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support high-level governance arrangements for the Board and sub-boards/committees.
• Help design and implement best practice governance processes.
• Act as a liaison between Delivery Team and senior leaders (CEO, Chair, NEDs and Directors).
• Run the secretariat for top-level bodies; prepare meetings, documents and ensure transparent decision-making.
• Advise teams and the CEO on governance matters and support strategic decisions.
• Lead specific workstreams; contribute to team planning amid shifting priorities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture and collaborative working environment.

Skills

Governance experience

Governance frameworks

Meeting administration

Deadline management

Judgement

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication & collaboration

Job description

IF Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Governance Officer to support high-level governance arrangements, acting as a key liaison between the Delivery Team and senior leaders, including the CEO, Chair, NEDs and Directors. You will design and implement best practice governance processes, run the secretariat for top-level bodies, and help drive strategic decisions in a hybrid Newcastle-based role.

This role requires strong project management, credibility with stakeholders, and the ability to balance