Governance Assistant

The Governance Team sits at the heart of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. We re looking for a Governance Assistant to join our small but impactful team and support how key decisions are made across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone highly organised, detail-focused and keen to build a career in governance. You ll gain exposure to senior leaders, Boards and committees, playing a hands-on role in supporting important discussions and delivering high-quality governance processes.

What you ll do

• Coordinate and support Boards, Committees and Faculty activities from planning through to follow-up
• Prepare agendas, collate papers and take accurate, high-quality minutes
• Track actions and maintain clear, up-to-date governance and committee records
• Support committee member processes, including inductions and documentation updates
• Provide diary management and coordination support for senior Officers
• Contribute to wider team priorities, including AGM delivery, data management and stakeholder queries
• Identify improvements and ensure processes are compliant, accurate and well-managed

What you ll need

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written skills, including experience with minute-taking or similar
• A proactive, can-do approach and willingness to learn
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

If you re looking for a role where you can make an impact and develop professionally at the center of how an organisation operates, we d love to hear from you.

Why join us

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
• Hybrid working up to 60% remote
• Modern working environment with home working equipment provided
• Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Enhanced family friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service
• Excellent pension scheme
• Sabbaticals (5+ years service) and secondment opportunities
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service recognition awards