OverviewGovernance Officer

who has a solid understanding of governance and compliance with experience working with boards and executives, including covering board and committee meetings, is required to join our team at A2Dominion based in Ealing, West London.

SALARY:

£38,960 - £41,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Generous Benefits (see below)

LOCATION:

Hybrid working partly from the office in Ealing, West London (W5) and the remaining time from home

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS:

35 Hours per Week

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fresh opportunity for a Governance Officer with a solid understanding of governance and compliance, and experience working with boards and executives, including covering board and committee meetings. You will join a dedicated Governance and Compliance department and work with the Company Secretary and Head of Governance to provide a company secretarial and governance service to boards, committees and partnerships within the governance structure.

Responsibilities

Company Secretarial service: Attend, co-ordinate and distribute agendas and papers for Committee and Partnership meetings

Prepare accurate and concise minutes, matters arising and action logs for Committee and Partnership meetings

Arrange away days and events for Board members

Deliver the programme for approval and registration of accounts, and Annual General Meetings

Undertake statutory filing with Companies House and other bodies, and maintenance of company registers (both electronic and paper files)

Ensure document libraries are regularly updated with current board papers, articles, minutes, key business information, policies and procedures, publications and proactively identify items for inclusion

Oversee the maintenance of company, shareholder and member records, including formal and regulatory reporting

Support the production, approval and delivery of the corporate calendar of board and committee meetings

Support the Board and Committee member appraisal process to ensure it is conducted in accordance with policy

Deliver projects on behalf of the Company Secretary and Head of Governance

Support the Compliance Solicitor on matters of financial and legal compliance (including anti-money laundering, fraud, bribery) and probity issues (including declarations of interest, gifts and hospitality)

Deliver training, briefings and e-communications on compliance matters to raise awareness and embed compliance understanding

Support the maintenance and oversight of investigations, assessments, monitoring and prevention activities to assist in mitigation for non-compliance and risks

Provide support for the monitoring and maintenance of compliance registers and records

Support monitoring compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies

Evaluate and improve effectiveness of compliance processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and output

Candidate requirements

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English (Grades A*- C)

Gained or working towards a qualification in governance – for example ACGI

Experience of working with boards and executives, including covering board and committee meetings

Preparation of minutes, reports and agendas

Understanding of governance and compliance processes

Attention to detail in preparing corporate documents

BenefitsThe company offers a wide range of staff benefits, which include:

25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service

Up to 8% contributory pension

Flexible working

Investment in your learning and development

Cycle to Work Scheme with access to cycling equipment throughout the year

In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family.

The organisation recognises that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, they’d still encourage you to apply should you not feel you meet the criteria 100%.

Successful candidates will need to undergo a basic DBS check

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13780

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of a2dominion Group Ltd

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