Governance & Committees Officer

Hire Ground
Elephant & Castle, Greater London
Governance & Committees Officer

Temp to perm, paying £35 000 (£19.23 per hour). Working 35 hours per week. Hybrid, 1 to 2 days in the office. The rest remote, working from home. The office’s are near to Elephant and Castle.

This role sits at the heart of the organisation’s decision-making. Working closely with the Governance Manager and Head of Governance. The Governance & Committees Officer ensures Council and Committee meetings run smoothly, decisions are well-supported and governance processes meet best-practice standards.

You will provide high-quality secretariat support, act as a trusted point of contact for members and help strengthen effective corporate governance across the organisation.

* Organise Council and Committee meeting cycles and ensure papers are published accurately and on time.

* Act as Committee Secretary for allocated Committees and working groups.

* Including preparing agendas and papers, attending meetings and producing accurate minutes.

* Brief Chairs and members on agendas, actions and procedural matters.

* Ensure decisions are clearly communicated, actions are tracked and progress is followed up.

* Support the development and continuous improvement of governance processes and best practice.

* Provide professional support to Council and Committee members, responding to queries and escalating issues as required.

* Coordinate the annual Council and Committee member appraisal process.

* Support public appointments campaigns and related administration.

* Maintain governance records, systems, inboxes and financial administration (expenses, invoices, purchase orders)
Posted 2026-01-31

Recommended Jobs

Project Manager - 6 Month FTC

Civica
London

We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies ac…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-18

Resilient SEN Teacher | Outstanding School in West London

Marchant Recruitment
London

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Ealing is seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teacher to join their supportive team on a full-time, permanent basis , starting in January 20…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-24

Remote Digital Sales Role for Seasoned Professionals

3 Years on a Rock
London

Remote Sales & Marketing Pathway | Embrace Freedom & Flexibility Are you ready to break free from the 9-5 grind and design your own lifestyle? If you have 15+ years of real-world experience and wa…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-31

Senior Legal Counsel

SAP
Middlesex

We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and w…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-06

KS2 Teacher - Northwood

Marchant Recruitment
Hillingdon, Greater London

We are seeking a passionate, motivated, and experienced KS2 Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Northwood, starting as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for a…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-31

Quality Lead

National Physical Laboratory
Teddington, Greater London

About the Role Our  world-leading Time & Frequency department are seeking a Quality Lead with experience in quality assurance and documentation management . You will be joining our team at an ex…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-03

Digital Content Marketing Manager

FitFlop
London

We are looking for a dynamic Digital Marketing Content Manager to join our Global Digital Team. This new role will drive and deliver AI-driven content (LLM) & search optimization, the SEO content str…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-04

Intensive care Unit staff (ITU - RGN/RN)

London

Join Our Team - Intensive care Unit staff (ITU - RGN/RN) Location:  Epsom Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people? Cromwell Medical is looking for dedicated  ITU…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-12

Year 3 Teacher With Middle Lead - Excellent School in...

Marchant Recruitment
Enfield, Greater London

Year 3 Teacher with Middle Leadership – Enfield Full-Time | Permanent | January 2026 Start | Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience) A fantastic opportunity has arisen at an Outstanding pr…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-09

Nanny-Housekeeper to stay with family in St John's wood, Job ID J1940DRR

Little Ones UK Ltd
St John's, Greater London

A Full-time Nanny-Housekeeper is needed by this lovely family in St. John's Wood, London, to provide proper care for their precious toddler and help them with their household. An ideal candidate will…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-21