THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND
Governance Officer Salary £28,000 - £34,000 Contract Type - Permanent Location - London 2-3 days/week About us The Royal College of Surgeons of England is one of the best-known professional membership organisations in the world, with a name and reputation that speak for excellence in the UK and across the globe. We provide education, assessment and development to around 30,000 surgeons, dental surgeons and members of the wider surgical and dental teams at all stages of their career; we set professional standards, facilitate research and champion world-class surgical outcomes for patients. About the role This role forms part of the Governance, Compliance and Risk team. The role plays a key part in the team providing a confidential, professional and high-quality central governance and secretariat services to the College. The role will also provide a professional secretariat and governance service to the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) and will work in close liaison with the FDS Registrar and the FDS team. Given the nature of the role, the ability to manage time and workload is essential. This role also requires a highly motivated strong team player, able to communicate at all levels. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to continuous improvement of the team's processes and procedures whilst offering excellent customer focus and service. Responsibilities Support the Senior Governance Officer and Governance and Risk Manager in planning, arranging and monitoring a schedule of meetings for the Council, Board of Trustees and committees and the FDS. Provide secretariat support for College Committee meetings, collating and distributing agendas, drafting minutes, follow up of actions, and maintaining a record of decisions taken. Maintain accurate and up to date contact lists for the Council Board of Trustees and other key stakeholders as required, as well as an accurate record of attendance and responsibilities at Committee meetings. Monitor the team inbox, responding to inquiries appropriately and redirecting as required. Assist in the preparation of mailing lists and documents for the election/appointment process for Board and Council Members, Trustees and committee members, to help meet the College's ambition of achieving a diverse and inclusive College leadership. Support the arrangements and development of programmes of induction, recruitment and training for Council Members and Trustees. Coordinate the process for awarding College medals, including liaising with engravers. Support the Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk and the Governance and Risk Manager in the development and embedding of good governance practices across the College. Working with the FDS Registrar, provide secretariat support for the FDS Board including collating and distributing agendas and drafting minutes. Ensure that all actions required of the Board are carried out in an effective and timely manner, briefing and consulting the Dean and Registrar as appropriate. Assist in the preparation of mailing lists and documentation for the annual election process to the FDS Board, compliant with Standing Orders. Provide administrative support to the Governance, Compliance and Risk Team, including financial processes, diary management and record keeping. Provide support in the absence of the Executive Assistant, to ensure a consistent level of service for the President and Chief Executive. Assist with projects and other duties commensurate with the status of the post, as required by the President or Chief Executive. Undertake any other administrative tasks as appropriate, including arranging board, committee and other meetings on behalf of the team. Support the Governance and Risk Manager and Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk with additional projects. The post-holder is expected to represent the College in a professional manner in relation to their responsibilities and in ensuring their own continuing professional development. About you Experience in a Governance and Secretariat role Experience of governance administration including minute writing or willingness to develop these skills Excellent organisational skills Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to customer service Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the organisation Attention to detail Strong IT skills Experience of working in a similar environment i.e. medical arena, academic institution or membership organisation - desirable Previous supporting role to a Board/Council - desirable. What we can offer you 27 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 college closure days Flexible working Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements Variety of learning and development opportunities Wellbeing programme & Employee Assistance Scheme Interested Candidates: If you wish to apply or if you have any questions about this position please email your CV together with a cover letter to . If you would like to find out more about the role please get in touch with Anna Abela, Governance and Risk Manager, on Any personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us in accordance with our recruitment processes. If unsuccessful in your application, your information will be held by us on our database for a period of 6 months before deletion. If you would like your information removed sooner, please contact Closing date: 5pm, 11 December 2025 Interviews (in person): 17 December 2025 The Royal College of Surgeons of England is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all talent and we actively ensure that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age and disability The Royal College of Surgeons of England is committed to protecting your privacy. We are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). All College employees are responsible for records held, created and used as part of their work for the College including patient/client, corporate and administrative records. Records are managed according to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and ensure confidentiality. The College ensures that staff are trained to handle the information you submit to us with care and discretion, seeking advice where necessary. Please note that this advert may close early if we reach the maximum applications
Governance Officer Salary £28,000 - £34,000 Contract Type - Permanent Location - London 2-3 days/week About us The Royal College of Surgeons of England is one of the best-known professional membership organisations in the world, with a name and reputation that speak for excellence in the UK and across the globe. We provide education, assessment and development to around 30,000 surgeons, dental surgeons and members of the wider surgical and dental teams at all stages of their career; we set professional standards, facilitate research and champion world-class surgical outcomes for patients. About the role This role forms part of the Governance, Compliance and Risk team. The role plays a key part in the team providing a confidential, professional and high-quality central governance and secretariat services to the College. The role will also provide a professional secretariat and governance service to the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) and will work in close liaison with the FDS Registrar and the FDS team. Given the nature of the role, the ability to manage time and workload is essential. This role also requires a highly motivated strong team player, able to communicate at all levels. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to continuous improvement of the team's processes and procedures whilst offering excellent customer focus and service. Responsibilities Support the Senior Governance Officer and Governance and Risk Manager in planning, arranging and monitoring a schedule of meetings for the Council, Board of Trustees and committees and the FDS. Provide secretariat support for College Committee meetings, collating and distributing agendas, drafting minutes, follow up of actions, and maintaining a record of decisions taken. Maintain accurate and up to date contact lists for the Council Board of Trustees and other key stakeholders as required, as well as an accurate record of attendance and responsibilities at Committee meetings. Monitor the team inbox, responding to inquiries appropriately and redirecting as required. Assist in the preparation of mailing lists and documents for the election/appointment process for Board and Council Members, Trustees and committee members, to help meet the College's ambition of achieving a diverse and inclusive College leadership. Support the arrangements and development of programmes of induction, recruitment and training for Council Members and Trustees. Coordinate the process for awarding College medals, including liaising with engravers. Support the Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk and the Governance and Risk Manager in the development and embedding of good governance practices across the College. Working with the FDS Registrar, provide secretariat support for the FDS Board including collating and distributing agendas and drafting minutes. Ensure that all actions required of the Board are carried out in an effective and timely manner, briefing and consulting the Dean and Registrar as appropriate. Assist in the preparation of mailing lists and documentation for the annual election process to the FDS Board, compliant with Standing Orders. Provide administrative support to the Governance, Compliance and Risk Team, including financial processes, diary management and record keeping. Provide support in the absence of the Executive Assistant, to ensure a consistent level of service for the President and Chief Executive. Assist with projects and other duties commensurate with the status of the post, as required by the President or Chief Executive. Undertake any other administrative tasks as appropriate, including arranging board, committee and other meetings on behalf of the team. Support the Governance and Risk Manager and Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk with additional projects. The post-holder is expected to represent the College in a professional manner in relation to their responsibilities and in ensuring their own continuing professional development. About you Experience in a Governance and Secretariat role Experience of governance administration including minute writing or willingness to develop these skills Excellent organisational skills Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to customer service Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the organisation Attention to detail Strong IT skills Experience of working in a similar environment i.e. medical arena, academic institution or membership organisation - desirable Previous supporting role to a Board/Council - desirable. What we can offer you 27 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 college closure days Flexible working Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements Variety of learning and development opportunities Wellbeing programme & Employee Assistance Scheme Interested Candidates: If you wish to apply or if you have any questions about this position please email your CV together with a cover letter to . If you would like to find out more about the role please get in touch with Anna Abela, Governance and Risk Manager, on Any personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us in accordance with our recruitment processes. If unsuccessful in your application, your information will be held by us on our database for a period of 6 months before deletion. If you would like your information removed sooner, please contact Closing date: 5pm, 11 December 2025 Interviews (in person): 17 December 2025 The Royal College of Surgeons of England is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all talent and we actively ensure that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age and disability The Royal College of Surgeons of England is committed to protecting your privacy. We are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). All College employees are responsible for records held, created and used as part of their work for the College including patient/client, corporate and administrative records. Records are managed according to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and ensure confidentiality. The College ensures that staff are trained to handle the information you submit to us with care and discretion, seeking advice where necessary. Please note that this advert may close early if we reach the maximum applications
Kier Group
Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire
Kier Water Projects - Expression of Interest About Kier At Kier Group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver vital infrastructure across the UK and build lasting legacies through supporting our clients and communities in which we operate. With an order book value in excess of £10bn, we're committed to building resilience and creating innovative solutions for our customers. Within our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks business we have been appointed to work in partnership with Thames Water, as part of the wider £840m Capital Delivery Framework AMP 8 investment plan. The framework is for a five-year period with further investment estimated to be up to £20bn by the end of 2030. The programme of works will include modernisation of clean water and wastewater non-infrastructure across London and Thames Valley regions. Career opportunities and registering your interest We're now seeking to grow our workforce and develop our resource and skills capability, in order to deliver these vital projects. We're looking to attract diverse talent with transferable skills from the previous delivery of major projects, ideally at Tier 1 level. The roles will be situated across London, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Hertfordshire regions and across all levels of positions including, but not limited to: Project Managers Senior Project Managers Assistant Project Managers Construction Managers Agents Sub-Agents Senior Engineers Site Engineers Works Managers General Foreman Managing Quantity Surveyors Quantity Surveyors Estimators Design Managers Design Co-ordinators Planners M&E Project Engineers Commissioning Engineers Health and Safety Advisors Environmental Advisors Document Controllers Technical Administrators If you're interested in joining us and developing a career within Kier, then please apply and register your interest today. Our team of dedicated recruiters will follow-up with you to provide further detail on these exciting opportunities and expected timelines. Upon your application, please state the job position you are interested in, your desired work location and any additional information you would like to let us know, such as open to re-locating. Our opportunities are designed to provide flexibility, where we can. Therefore, please state on your application if you have any flexible working requirements and we will aim to support where possible. Please note, a valid UK driving license is essential. Rewards and benefits We're proud to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Want to see what we have to offer, take a closer look here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Keir's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . Right to Work & Security Clearance Any expression of interest will be subject to holding the required right to work in the UK in order to comply with the relevant UK legislation. We will request to see evidence of your right to work as part of the selection process. We reserve the right to withdraw any offer should the required evidence not be provided. For some of our positions, you may also require Security Clearance as part of the vetting process. Closing Date for applications: Friday 3rd October We look forward to seeing your application to
Kier Water Projects - Expression of Interest About Kier At Kier Group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver vital infrastructure across the UK and build lasting legacies through supporting our clients and communities in which we operate. With an order book value in excess of £10bn, we're committed to building resilience and creating innovative solutions for our customers. Within our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks business we have been appointed to work in partnership with Thames Water, as part of the wider £840m Capital Delivery Framework AMP 8 investment plan. The framework is for a five-year period with further investment estimated to be up to £20bn by the end of 2030. The programme of works will include modernisation of clean water and wastewater non-infrastructure across London and Thames Valley regions. Career opportunities and registering your interest We're now seeking to grow our workforce and develop our resource and skills capability, in order to deliver these vital projects. We're looking to attract diverse talent with transferable skills from the previous delivery of major projects, ideally at Tier 1 level. The roles will be situated across London, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Hertfordshire regions and across all levels of positions including, but not limited to: Project Managers Senior Project Managers Assistant Project Managers Construction Managers Agents Sub-Agents Senior Engineers Site Engineers Works Managers General Foreman Managing Quantity Surveyors Quantity Surveyors Estimators Design Managers Design Co-ordinators Planners M&E Project Engineers Commissioning Engineers Health and Safety Advisors Environmental Advisors Document Controllers Technical Administrators If you're interested in joining us and developing a career within Kier, then please apply and register your interest today. Our team of dedicated recruiters will follow-up with you to provide further detail on these exciting opportunities and expected timelines. Upon your application, please state the job position you are interested in, your desired work location and any additional information you would like to let us know, such as open to re-locating. Our opportunities are designed to provide flexibility, where we can. Therefore, please state on your application if you have any flexible working requirements and we will aim to support where possible. Please note, a valid UK driving license is essential. Rewards and benefits We're proud to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Want to see what we have to offer, take a closer look here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Keir's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . Right to Work & Security Clearance Any expression of interest will be subject to holding the required right to work in the UK in order to comply with the relevant UK legislation. We will request to see evidence of your right to work as part of the selection process. We reserve the right to withdraw any offer should the required evidence not be provided. For some of our positions, you may also require Security Clearance as part of the vetting process. Closing Date for applications: Friday 3rd October We look forward to seeing your application to
