Executive Support & Governance Officer

About the company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Support & Governance Officer to join a well-established charity on an interim basis. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective operation of the Chief Executive's Office, while providing high-quality governance and administrative support to the Board and its Committees. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant, Governance Officer or Senior Administrator looking to work within a highly regulated environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation and contribute to effective leadership, governance and organisational performance.

Your tasks

• Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the CEO, including diary, correspondence and meeting management.
• Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements and stakeholder communications.
• Prepare reports, presentations, agendas and Board papers.
• Support the administration of Board and Committee meetings, including minute-taking and action tracking.
• Maintain governance records, statutory documentation and Board portals.
• Assist with governance compliance, policy reviews and regulatory reporting.
• Support risk management processes, including maintaining risk registers and monitoring actions.
• Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders and provide first-class organisational support.
• Coordinate the annual cycle of Board, Committee and Member meetings, including logistics and scheduling
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, papers and supporting documentation.
• Attend meetings and produce accurate minutes, action logs and governance records.
• Provide administrative support to Board members, Committee representatives and the Chair.
• Maintain governance documentation, Board records and confidential meeting information.
• Support Board and Committee appointments, inductions and governance reviews.
• Maintain the Board Intelligence portal and ensure governance information remains accurate and accessible.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Governance Officer or senior administrative role.
• Experience supporting Boards, Committees and senior executives.
• Understanding of governance, compliance and risk management processes.
• Charity, membership body or regulated-sector experience is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident producing minutes, reports and professional documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• CGI qualification, studying towards one, or equivalent governance experience would be advantageou

Other

Location: Central London (Hybrid working) · Rate: £350 - £430 per day · Contract: Initial 6-month contract with chance to extend Department: Chief Executive's Office