Governance Officer
CV-LibraryNationwidetemporaryPosted: 27 April 2026
Apply NowGovernance Officer
Location: Hybrid.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Pay Rate: £14.03 per hour
Contract: Temporary, duration 5 months (covering a secondment)
We are currently recruiting for a Governance Officer to join a respected organisation in a varied and rewarding role supporting governance processes, compliance and effective decision making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a diligent and organised individual who can take ownership of delegated tasks, manage them through from start to finish and contribute to robust governance and grant making processes.
Duties will include:
Responding to requests from internal and external stakeholders, providing a high standard of customer service
Supporting governance bodies and committees through effective coordination and administration
Organising and supporting meetings across the governance cycle, including preparing papers, collating documentation and coordinating logistics
Supporting grant making and wider governance decisions through accurate information management and administration
Maintaining compliance mechanisms and ensuring governance processes are followed effectively
Reviewing and analysing documentation to support informed decision making
Managing delegated tasks independently, seeing actions through from initiation to completion
Providing support to non executive members carrying out governance responsibilities
Working collaboratively across teams to support continuous improvement in processes and information management
Taking initiative to resolve issues and contribute to problem solving activitieThe ideal candidate will have:
Previous governance, compliance, administrative or public sector experience, or a genuine interest in governance and process driven work
A diligent and methodical approach with strong attention to detail
Ability to take ownership of delegated tasks and deliver them through to completion
Experience or interest in governance processes and grant making decisions
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyse information and present it clearly and concisely
Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills
A flexible and collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvementIn return you can expect:
A varied and meaningful role supporting an important function
Opportunity to build experience within governance and compliance
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Weekly pay (PAYE)This role would suit someone who is organised, process driven and takes pride in seeing work through from start to finish. If you have governance experience, or an interest in governance and grant making, we would like to hear from you
Location: Hybrid.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Pay Rate: £14.03 per hour
Contract: Temporary, duration 5 months (covering a secondment)
We are currently recruiting for a Governance Officer to join a respected organisation in a varied and rewarding role supporting governance processes, compliance and effective decision making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a diligent and organised individual who can take ownership of delegated tasks, manage them through from start to finish and contribute to robust governance and grant making processes.
Duties will include:
Responding to requests from internal and external stakeholders, providing a high standard of customer service
Supporting governance bodies and committees through effective coordination and administration
Organising and supporting meetings across the governance cycle, including preparing papers, collating documentation and coordinating logistics
Supporting grant making and wider governance decisions through accurate information management and administration
Maintaining compliance mechanisms and ensuring governance processes are followed effectively
Reviewing and analysing documentation to support informed decision making
Managing delegated tasks independently, seeing actions through from initiation to completion
Providing support to non executive members carrying out governance responsibilities
Working collaboratively across teams to support continuous improvement in processes and information management
Taking initiative to resolve issues and contribute to problem solving activitieThe ideal candidate will have:
Previous governance, compliance, administrative or public sector experience, or a genuine interest in governance and process driven work
A diligent and methodical approach with strong attention to detail
Ability to take ownership of delegated tasks and deliver them through to completion
Experience or interest in governance processes and grant making decisions
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyse information and present it clearly and concisely
Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills
A flexible and collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvementIn return you can expect:
A varied and meaningful role supporting an important function
Opportunity to build experience within governance and compliance
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Weekly pay (PAYE)This role would suit someone who is organised, process driven and takes pride in seeing work through from start to finish. If you have governance experience, or an interest in governance and grant making, we would like to hear from you