Governance Administrator

2 weeks ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Motor Neurone Disease Association Full time

Governance Administrator

Are you a skilled administrator with excellent attention to detail? Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? Do you enjoy working with a range of stakeholders in a fast moving environment?

Directorate CEO Location Northampton Map Location NN3 6BJ Salary £26,000 per annum (Full Time Equivalent) £14,756 pro rata (21 hours per week) Contract Type Permanent Hours 21 hours per week (3 days) Closing Date 25/05/2024 Documents
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We're now looking for a Governance Administrator to join our team You'll provide essential administrative support to our Governance Manager, board of Trustees and Executive Leadership Team. 

Your responsibilities will include co-ordinating essential administrative tasks: preparation, collation and distribution of agendas, meeting information packs, minutes and reports and managing actions following board and committee meetings. You will also provide diary management support to the Board of Trustees. Additionally, you will assist in organising key events such as the Annual General Meeting and trustee elections. 

You will support the Governance Manager in maintaining our Companies House and Charity Commission records, as well as overseeing the Board of Trustees internal communications.

In addition to supporting the Governance Manager in delivering on the Association’s governance functions, you'll be a valued member of the wider CEO Office Team.

If you're organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting charitable causes, we'd love to hear from you.

Hybrid Working Expectations: Minimum 1 day per week office attendance, with occasional travel to our London office and events 

(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business

What are we looking for? 

We need a skilled administrator who can effectively support our Board and CEO team.

As a proactive and confident individual, you'll excel in managing multiple and competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality. Your strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office applications, will be essential for this role. 

Effective communication is key. You'll be liaising with senior stakeholders and external contacts through email, phone, Microsoft Teams, virtual and face-to-face meetings and events. Strong written communication skills are particularly important as this role will involve minuting meetings.

Flexibility is also crucial, as occasional out-of-office hours and travel to external venues, may be required. 

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack. 

Our Benefits 

 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays 

Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies 

Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service

Life assurance 

Confidential counselling helplines 

Salary sacrifice schemes to include:

Cycle to work

Buy and sell annual leave

BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping 

Enhanced pension scheme

Opportunities for training and personal development 

Hybrid working 

How to apply 

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role. 

Administration experience. If you have previous governance administration experience, please include this. 

Strong written communication skills (writing emails and minute-taking) 

Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities. 

Diary management.

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

Alternative Applications 

To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please send your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect to 



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