Governance Officer

Governance Officer
Bury St Edmunds
Part time, 30 hours per week
£40,500 pro rata

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Governance Officer to lead on all aspects of governance within a growing, mission driven organisation. This new role requires a proactive professional with strong governance expertise, excellent organisational skills, and the confidence to work closely with senior leaders. If you are motivated by integrity, high standards, and supporting strategic growth, this position offers a meaningful and rewarding next step. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and oversight of governance functions
• Provide constructive support to senior leaders
• Work collaboratively with Executive and Non Executive teams to embed strong governance practice
• Produce high quality reports and governance documentation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Interpret and present data to inform decision making
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries
• Enhance internal systems and processes
• Manage a varied workload independently and meet deadlines
• Maintain compliance requirements and system usage
• Undertake relevant training as needed

Key Requirements

• Experience as a Governance Officer, ideally within a regulated or charitable setting
• Strong understanding of governance principles and regulatory standards
• Ability to produce accurate, high quality reports and minutes
• Excellent organisational, decision making and problem solving abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and general IT systems
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and development

If you are interested in this position, please contact Scarlett or Janine on (phone number removed) or apply with a current CV to (url removed)