Governance Advisor

4 weeks ago

Leicester, United Kingdom IOSH Full time

About the role


The Governance team are excited to announce that we have a Governance Advisor secondment opportunity available for 6 months 

If you’re looking to explore a new area within the organisation, then this is your chance. This role provides a fresh perspective and a chance to develop new skills whilst applying your current ones.

It’s a great way to broaden your understanding of our department and contribute to a different part of the company. 

Role overview

To support the implementation of modern, pro-active approaches to governance to facilitate robust decision-making which meet the needs of IOSH and its stakeholders. The postholder will work to embed good governance as part of ‘Business as Usual’ (BAU) by responding to identified governance need across the organisation in a knowledgeable, pragmatic and professional manner. 

Role responsibilities 

Governance and Senior Volunteer Support

Provide governance support to Council, Council Sub Committees and Board Sub Committees, liaising closely with the Chair, Vice Chairs, SLT Leads and Senior Secretariat, establishing effective working relationships and proactively managing any governance matters.

Attend and support Committee meetings providing timely and comprehensive governance advice and guidance including but not limited to any matters on governance pathways, IOSH Regulations, procedural or policy issues.

Support the Governance Manager on the Institution’s election and appointment processes to senior volunteer positions, including Council, Presidential team and Branches, Districts and Sections Executive Committees and any associated inductions.

Provide timely governance advice to all members and volunteers on processes such as Branch elections, Branch AGM’s including attendance at Branch AGMs.

With the support of the Governance Manager proactively lead on recruitment processes for Board Committees, Nominations Committee and IOSH Benevolent Fund (IBF), including appointment processes and checks for new Volunteers and communication internally and externally.

Day to day administration of the Declaration of Interests policy and associated Register to ensure compliance across the business, with all volunteers.

With support from the senior governance team, act as a Directorate Liaison, as a single point of contact, to provide advice and guidance on any governance related matters, both proactively and reactively working within an agreed SLA.

Providing support to the IBF and Committee including progressing applications, caseload and associated papers and reports, advising members and trustees appropriately as the governance expert and working collaboratively with the Finance team to ensure IBF payments and donations are managed in accordance with processes.

Essential criteria

Knowledge

Some knowledge of governance structures, associated documentation and disciplinary codes and procedures.

Basic knowledge of election theory or practice.

Basic knowledge of governance law or practice. 

Skills and Abilities

To have excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

To have the ability to work effectively independently, as part of a team and across teams.

To have the ability to assimilate knowledge and share information confidently and persuasively, both in writing and orally.

To be able to work under pressure and to think on the spot.

To be solution-focussed and pragmatic.

To have negotiation skills to be able to broker solutions in a wide variety of scenarios, and the courage and ability to challenge practices where necessary.

Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships.

Experience

Experience of supporting and advising others.

Excellent writing skills, with an attention to detail and ability to understand and convey information with clarity.

How to apply
To apply, you'll need an up to date CV and some additional time to complete the application questions so we can find out more about you and your experience. Just click on the apply button below.

If you have any queries about the role or recruitment process please reach out to the recruiting manager or the People team.

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