Governance Officer

At Parkinson's UK we have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Officer to work with us to lead on governance projects to support the charity's strategic objectives. The role supports board committees as well as the Annual General meeting., As a core member of the Governance team, you'll take the lead on governance projects and supporting activities, reporting to the Company Secretary. You'll be involved in the full process which enables the board of trustees to make strategic decisions on behalf of the charity's members and people affected by Parkinson's. As a busy Governance Team, we work collaboratively and support each other throughout the year, and especially at peak periods of the governance cycle. What you'll do:

• Provide board and committee support, working closely with the Company Secretary
• Prepare and attend meetings, take minutes and act as the governance team lead when required
• Co-ordinate the production of meeting packs for board and committee meetings
• Arrange training and development sessions for trustees and committee members
• Contribute to the delivery of the Annual General Meeting and election cycle for charity members, Tags: Advice / Information, Advocacy, Operations, Internal communication, Office Management, Procurement, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Governance / Management
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  We're looking for someone with proven experience of liaising at a senior level, working across teams. You'll have a track record of writing documents for senior stakeholders in various formats. You will be asked to prepare board committee minutes and maintain accurate records for compliance and good governance. The ideal candidate will be organised and methodical, with the ability to grasp detail and complexity, and will be interested in developing their professional skills in charity governance.,
• Significant experience of providing senior stakeholder care to an excellent standard
• Proven experience of maintaining effective and efficient records. Previous experience with writing minutes is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with people at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accurate attention to detail
• A strong interest in gaining skills and experience in charity governance