Governance Officer

Location: Corston

Governance Officer
Start: ASAP
Duration:
Temporary ongoing

Hours:

37-hours with some flexibility on offer
Pay rate: £15 per hour

Location:

Bath (hybrid working available)

This Governance Officer role is responsible for managing a highly effective and compliant governance function within a highly regulated Higher Education environment. You will work closely with Board members, senior leadership teams and governance colleagues to ensure all governance, regulatory and assurance requirements are met in line with sector expectations and statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and deliver effective governance, committee and assurance systems
Draft and manage governance documentation including Board papers, reports and policies
Provide accurate and professional minute taking for Board and Committee meetings
Provide governance and regulatory advice to senior stakeholders and Board members
Lead forward planning of Board and Committee activity
Deliver governance training and support compliance initiatives
Maintain governance records, registers and published information
Support Board recruitment, succession planning and governance projects
Manage governance-related risk alongside Legal and Executive teams
Line manage administrative support staff and ensure excellent service delivery
 
Skills, Experience & Attributes:

Experience with in governance, compliance or assurance in a regulated environment
Previous experience of minute taking within senior-level or Board meetings
Strong report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Office and IT systems
Professional, proactive and able to handle confidential information with discretion
 
Although a temporary role we anticipate the duration of the assignment to be of a longer nature. Parking may be made available onsite. Please click apply for immediate consideration