Governance Assistance

Permanent
Part Time - 20 hours per week (flexible on the days worked)
£13,104 pa - £14,000 pa
Based in Central Milton Keynes (free parking)

This is a great opportunity for someone with Governance experience looking to take this position forward, streamlining processes to make improvements. Working with a leading local charity, this role will play a pivotal part in ensuring that the governance arrangements support the strategic development and help the charity move forward with best practice in governance.

Managing high-level relationships across the Board, its committees, and the executive team, ensuring that the governance adds meaningful value. You will be part of governance activities to ensure they meet with the agreed procedures and timelines as defined by the Articles of Association, and relevant legislation.

• Administer the organisation's governance support functions to ensure effective and compliant operations
• Assist with all administration aspects of governance meetings, including agenda preparation, circulation of papers, minute production and sign off, in accordance with governance policies and timelines
• Maintain the Governance Calendar and coordinate diary management for Board and Committee meetings
• Support in the recruitment process for trustees, ensuring the Board maintains and appropriate balance of skills, experience, and diversity
• Support the induction, training, and ongoing development of Trustees
• Maintain key statutory publications, including the Annual Report and Accounts, and the organisation Statutory Books
• Organise and prepare documentation for the Annual General Meeting, minute taking and production within agreed timeline
• Assist in maintaining the organisation statutory registers and records
• Offering Trustee Support
• Facilitate effective trustee engagement by coordinating communications and arrangements that enhance their understanding of the charity's work beyond formal meetings
• Provide support to the Chair, Vice-Chair, Committee Chairs, and the President in the executive of their governance roles
• Manage the Trustees Conflict of Interest Registers in line with governance requirements
• Undertake additional duties as directed by the Administration

Proven ability to manage a complex workload, coordinate multiple activities, and prioritise effectively under pressure.
Good organisational skills with consistent accuracy, efficiency, and ability to meet deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and other relevant IT systems
• Tactful, diplomatic, and discreet, with a clear understanding of confidentiality and sensitivity in handling information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with trustees, senior leaders, and colleagues
• Work well independently using own initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• High attention to detail, ensuring precision in governance documentation and processes

Please let us know if we need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed.

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