Governance Officer

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom TNL Community Fund Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Governance Officer to provide high-quality governance and operational support to our senior executive and Board and Committees, as well as other stakeholders across the Fund and externally.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, and the successful candidate will join our core Governance team of five, reporting to the Head of Governance and working closely with another officer and two senior officers.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of governance in the public or voluntary/charity sector and be able to quickly familiarise themselves with the Fund's complex governance framework.

As a Governance Officer, you will be expected to use your judgement and knowledge to provide prompt and high-quality support, advice, and feedback.

You will also be confident in identifying, implementing, and maintaining governance processes and best practice, suggesting changes where needed.

  • Experience working in governance, or a governance-related position.
  • Reliable, responsive, flexible, and ability to maintain a high standard of professionalism in all interactions.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally.
  • Experienced and skilled in writing quality meeting minutes, promptly after meetings and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality governance and operational support to the senior executive and Board and Committees.
  • Work closely with a wider team of Governance Officers, Executive Assistants, and other colleagues to ensure seamless support across the governance function.
  • Be recognised across the Fund as a knowledgeable resource on governance matters, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Manage your workload effectively, work without supervision, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
Essential Criteria
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of governance through prior experience in working in a similar role in the public or voluntary/charity sector.
  • Have strong communication skills, verbal and written, and excellent minute writing skills.
  • Have an excellent knowledge of MS Office 365/excel and experience working with virtual software.
  • Knowledge of public sector governance and environment.
  • Understanding of project management.
About Us

The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, taking a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

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