Senior Governance Officer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Governance Officer to join our team at the Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium. As a key member of our administration team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the effective governance and administration of our organisation.

• Prepare and manage the meetings calendar of the Boards and the Clerk/Chief Executive.
• Ensure that all statutory, audit, and reporting dates are achieved.
• Arrange public-facing and internal meetings, prepare the agenda, and ensure that minutes are made.
• Act as a Deputy Returning Officer when Board Elections are held.

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including maths and English.
• Diploma or qualification in Business Studies or Business Administration (desirable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (WORD, OUTLOOK, POWERPOINT, and EXCEL).
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal, as well as précis skills.
• Administration experience within an organisation.
• Experience in the organisation of formal meetings, record-keeping, and preparing meeting minutes.
• Understanding of the functions and legal framework of statutory public bodies.

• Familiarity with the Board's Health & Safety Policy and procedures.
• Adherence to the Boards Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy.
• Responsibility for ensuring that training needs are identified and agreed with the Line Manager and reviewed annually.
• Completion of all mandatory security training and compliance with the Board's security policies and procedures.
• Valid in-date Full Driving Licence at all times.

Please note that this job description is a summary of the main responsibilities and requirements for the role. For a full description of the duties, please refer to the Staff Terms of Reference, available on our website or by contacting the office.