At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior leaders and boards with meetings, governance processes, and stakeholder engagement.
- Company: Respected national organisation in Wales with a strong social purpose.
- Benefits: £19.89 per hour, choice of locations, 35-hour week, no weekends or evenings.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and contribute to meaningful national projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on strategic decision-making and public accountability in Wales.
- Qualifications: Experience in governance or administrative roles, excellent communication skills, Welsh fluency preferred.
The predicted salary is between 19.89 - 19.89 £ per hour.
Are you an organised, politically aware administrator with experience supporting senior stakeholders, boards, or committees? We're working with a highly respected national organisation in Wales to recruit a Governance & Board Officer to join a collaborative corporate governance team at the heart of the organisation's strategic operations. This is a varied and influential role supporting senior leadership, board members, and governance activity across the organisation. You'll play a key role in ensuring meetings, governance processes, stakeholder engagement, and compliance activities are delivered to the highest standards.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, coordinating papers, and taking minutes
- Managing correspondence, diaries, and stakeholder engagement activity for senior leaders
- Supporting governance, compliance, and risk management processes
- Assisting with Freedom of Information requests and corporate enquiries
- Building strong relationships with internal teams, public sector stakeholders, and external partners
- Supporting high-profile events, meetings, and organisational projects
- Maintaining accurate governance records, declarations of interest, and compliance documentation
About you:
We're looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in a senior administrative, governance, PA, or committee support role
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information
- An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
- Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and administrative systems
- Able to build relationships with senior stakeholders professionally and diplomatically
- Ideally a Welsh speaker
Essential:
- Experience organising and minuting formal meetings
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Fluency in Welsh (spoken and written)
Desirable:
- Understanding of governance, accountability, or public sector processes
- Interest in the arts, culture, or public service sector
What you will get in return:
- £19.89 per hour
- Choice of 3 office locations
- 35 hour working week
- No weekends or evenings
Why apply?
This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where your work will directly support strategic decision-making and public accountability in Wales. You'll be part of a supportive, values-led team with the chance to contribute to meaningful national work. If you have the administration know-how and the capability to undertake numerous tasks, I would like to hear from you.
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