Governance Officer
Permanent | Part-Time (20 hours per week)
Flexible working pattern – choose the days that work best for you
Salary: £13,104 – £14,500 per annum
Based in Central Milton Keynes with free parking

Are you looking for a rewarding part-time role where your skills and experience can make a real difference?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected local charity in a flexible, part-time Governance Officer position. Whether you're seeking a better work-life balance, returning to work, reducing your hours, or looking for a meaningful role alongside other commitments, we would love to hear from you.
Working closely with Trustees, Board members and senior leaders, you'll play a key role in supporting effective governance and helping the charity continue to grow and develop. This is an opportunity to bring your governance experience to an organisation that values your expertise and gives you the autonomy to improve and streamline processes.
What you'll be doing

• Coordinating governance support functions to ensure effective and compliant operations.
• Managing all administrative aspects of Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, circulation of papers, minute-taking and action tracking.
• Maintaining the Governance Calendar and coordinating meeting schedules.
• Supporting Trustee recruitment, helping to maintain a diverse and skilled Board.
• Assisting with Trustee induction, training and ongoing development.
• Maintaining statutory records, publications and governance documentation, including Annual Reports and Accounts.
• Organising and supporting the Annual General Meeting, including preparation of papers and minute production.
• Maintaining statutory registers and organisational records.
• Providing administrative and governance support to the Chair, Vice-Chair, Committee Chairs and President.
• Managing Trustee Conflict of Interest Registers.
• Supporting Trustee engagement and communications throughout the year.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of governance processes and procedures.

About You
You'll be organised, professional and confident working with senior stakeholders. You'll enjoy managing a varied workload and taking ownership of important governance processes.
We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous governance, company secretarial or board administration experience.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A tactful and discreet approach, with a strong understanding of confidentiality.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and relevant IT systems.
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues and trustees.

Why Apply?

• Flexible part-time hours that can fit around your lifestyle.
• A meaningful role supporting a respected local charity.
• Opportunity to use your governance expertise to influence positive change.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Free parking in Central Milton Keynes.
• Permanent position offering long-term stability and flexibility.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know how we can support you.

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