​We are currently working with a leading UK charity, based in Central London, who are looking for a Governance Officer to join their team, initially on a 3-month temporary basis.

They are looking to interview ASAP with a view to starting someone in January. The hourly rate is up to £29.44 via an umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have experience in admin-based governance within the public sector, including charities or social housing.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

·         Completing administrative based governance tasks on a day-to-day basis

·         Assisting with the servicing of subsidiary board and committee meetings, including facilitating times and locations of meetings, preparing agendas, collating and uploading papers and taking minutes at meetings

·         Maintaining a list of regulatory returns and liaise with the lead officer to ensure that the return is completed on time

·         Supporting the Head of Risk Governance and Reporting, ensuring there is an up-to-date central record kept of all organisational policies and procedures

·         Ensuring all leases and contracts are reviewed, signed and recorded within agreed standing orders and policies

Skills and experience required:

·         Experience required in understanding organisations’ legal and regulatory responsibilities

·         Experience in analysing and collating complex information

Benefits:

·         Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week but pick your days)

Working hours:

·         37.5 hours per week

·         Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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