Governance Officer
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time 36 hours per week - Monday - Friday.
Working module: Hybrid working over 40% of the month in the office
Hourly Rate: £18.99
Key Responsibilities Include:
Providing top-tier secretariat support to organisational committees, including leading on Case Evaluation Boards.
Managing and delivering high-quality support to boards and committees, from practical arrangements to maintaining a forward look of key agenda items.
Drafting accurate and concise minutes within agreed timeframes, ensuring actions from meetings are recorded and followed up.
Collaborating with the Head of Governance to enhance departmental governance and escalate issues as necessary.
Facilitating effective decision-making by ensuring relevant issues are brought to the correct governance forum.
Assisting in implementing key recommendations from internal audits regarding Governance.
Overseeing internal communications related to the Governance Team and managing the team's intranet page.
Serving as a point of contact for Non-Executive Directors concerning meeting scheduling and general inquiries. What Our Client Is Looking For:
Previously SC clearance would be advantage.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a knack for effective communication across all levels, including senior managers and external stakeholders.
Strong organisational and forward planning abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
A proven ability to work under pressure, maintain focus, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Experience in minute taking and drafting, with a background in a Private Office, governance unit, or secretariat team within either the public or private sector.
An understanding of the Criminal Justice System is desirable but not mandatory. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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