A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Governance Officer to work for a prestigious members club in the heart of Southwest London. Due to the nature of the club and role, it is 3 days in the office.
Key Duties for the Governance Officer
- Support the governance framework of the Club, ensuring adherence to established rules, bye-laws, and rule implementation.
- Keep abreast of any changes in relevant legislation and regulations affecting the Club's governance structure and recommend necessary updates or actions to maintain compliance.
- Advise on matters relating to the Club’s governance, rule implementation, and compliance.
- Provide guidance to sub-committees on matters relating to governance, including the development of terms of reference, meeting procedures and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate the election and appointment process for committee members, ensuring fair and transparent procedures are followed.
- Establish an annual cycle for governance meetings, liaising across departments and with key stakeholders to ensure that deadlines are met with effective communication across the organisation.
- Plan, coordinate and prepare agendas, papers, board packs and reports for key meetings ensuring all documentation is accurate, timely and compliant.
- Draft governance related papers for consideration by the Committee.
- Attend key meetings (when required) and prepare accurate and concise minutes, ensuring that they are approved and distributed in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records, filing and documentation related to governance matters, making sure that confidentiality and data protection requirements are adhered to.
- Track and follow up action points from meetings as necessary within agreed timescales.
- Be responsible for maintaining and updating the governance area of the Club’s website.
Requirements for the Governance Officer
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- Confidence to develop and build strong working relationships, (you will be working directly with a number of departments and teams, as well as members).
- Excellent IT skills (Microsoft 365: Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with CRM/database systems.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills, with emphasis on attention to detail and proof reading.
- Able to work proactively as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to work in a flexible and adaptable manner, with the capacity to deal with shifting workloads and conflicting deadlines, while still be able to produce work to the highest standard.
- Ability to work proactively as part of a team and independently.
- Previous experience of working in a membership organisation, private members club or unincorporated organisation desirable but not essential.
- Previous governance experience is desirable but not essential. What is essential is an intelligent candidate with an inquisitive approach and a keen desire to learn and contribute.
Benefits for the Governance Officer
- 23 days’ annual leave (rising to 28 after five years’ service) plus Bank Holidays.
- Generous contributory pension.
- Life assurance, group income protection and an enhanced sick pay scheme.
- Annual bonus scheme and annual performance pay review.
- Staff social events, free meals on duty and free onsite parking.
- Along with other benefits!
If you are interested in this Governance Officer role, apply today!
We appreciate every application but are unable to respond individually to everyone due to the high volumes we receive.
