Senior Governance Advisor

1 week ago


York, York City, United Kingdom BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LTD Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to support the CEO in their role, providing senior-level advice, leadership, and support across a range of issues relating to the sound running of the company.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of good governance and will be able to ensure that the CEO is fully supported in their role by assisting with planning and prioritisation, acting on their behalf for delegated matters, and supporting them in a range of ad hoc issues raised.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the strategic leadership of the organisation, helping to shape aspects of our mission-related work and organisational strategy.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic leader who can work with complexity to shape the direction of travel, and who has a real passion and energy for getting things done. The successful candidate will be comfortable handling complex and challenging matters sensitively and will be able to operate at a strategic level.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a complex organisation, with a strong understanding of governance and the ability to lead on cross-organisation issues and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing senior-level advice, leadership, and support to the CEO
  • Assisting with planning and prioritisation, and acting on behalf of the CEO for delegated matters
  • Supporting the CEO in a range of ad hoc issues raised
  • Contributing to the strategic leadership of the organisation
  • Helping to shape aspects of our mission-related work and organisational strategy


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