What are the responsibilities and job description for the Governance Officer position at The Children's Trust?
Governance Officer
The Children’s Trust exists to support children and their families with acquired brain injuries and neurodisabilities. We are a complex organisation that constantly thrives to deliver the best outcomes for the children we serve. Effective governance is key to achieve this.
If you are a governance professional who is committed to providing high quality professional secretarial and administrative services and is motivated by working for a charity with a passionate, relevant mission, this exciting role of Governance Administrator in our Risk & Governance team might be for you!
Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Key Accountabilities
- Attend all committees and take accurate minutes.
- Follow up any agreed action points with those responsible and inform the chair of progress.
- Liaise with those preparing papers to make sure they are available on time and distribute the agenda and papers.
- Maintain copies of current terms of reference and membership of any committees and any nominated trustee . safeguarding.
- Maintain a record of all relevant documents, including minutes, record of conflicts and interests, etc.
- Maintain a trustee meeting attendance record.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Date : To be confirmed.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the Recruitment & Compliance Team, on 01737 365 880 or email :
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE : The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
