Governance Assistant

1 week ago


Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom Adecco UK Full time
Adecco's Public Sector Division are partnering exclusively with Gentoo Housing to assist them in recruiting an experienced

Governance Officer for on a permanent basis to work out of their offices located in Sunderland.

Job purpose


The Governance Assistant will support the Governance team to provide efficient and competent administrative support to the Group's Boards and Committees.


Principal Accountabilities

  • Produce accurate and timely minutes at Board and Committee level.
  • Prepare Board and Committee agendas and take responsibility for compiling and distributing Board papers.
  • Understand the Group's Code of Governance, rules and processes so as to represent the function at a variety of Board and Committee meetings.
  • Assist in the maintenance of the Group's statutory books and registers.
  • Maintain and manage the Board's schedule of business throughout the year.
  • Provide management information on Board activities as required.
  • Assist in the organisation and administration of Board meetings, Committee meetings and the Annual General Meeting.
  • Provide administration support for Board Members as required e.g. expenses, travel etc.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Excellent literacy skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills being able to prioritise tasks effectively and accurately in a fast paced and pressured environment.
  • Excellent IT skills.

Attributes

  • Able to always maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
  • Ability to work alongside those at the highest levels both inside and outside the organisation.
  • Able to act on own initiative.

Experience

  • Experience of minute taking at Board level is desirable
  • Experience of working in a regulatory environment is desirable

Qualifications and Training

  • Willingness to undertake ongoing personal development and training and qualifications if necessary.

Package & benefits
- £28-32,000 depending on experience

  • 36 hour working week
  • 12:30 finish on Fridays
  • 29+8 annual leave days
  • Flexible working options
  • Defined contribution pension scheme, with a maximum employer contribution of 10%
  • Range of other employee benefits and optional schemes
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