Governance Officer

TPP Recruitment is supporting a respected professional body to recruit a Governance Officer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative Corporate Services team, where you will play a central role in supporting governance activity, organisational projects, and key stakeholder engagement. The Governance Officer role offers the chance to take ownership of varied and meaningful work that contributes to high standards of governance and organisational effectiveness.

Details

• Salary: £34,000-36,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Location: Central London
• Working Pattern: Full time, 35 hours per week
• Working arrangements: Hybrid
• Contract: Permanent
• Start date: From 13th July 2026 (or shortly thereafter - shorter notice periods are strongly preferred).

About the Organisation

This professional membership body operates as a registered charity with a clear mission to improve standards and outcomes across its sector for the benefit of society.

The organisation is values-driven, with a strong focus on inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement. Employees are supported to thrive in a positive and respectful environment, where diversity is embraced and personal wellbeing is prioritised.


About the Role

As Governance Officer, you will support a wide range of governance activities, working closely with senior stakeholders including trustees, committees, and internal teams.

You will contribute to the smooth running of key governance processes, while also playing an active role in supporting strategic projects and organisational initiatives.

This role is ideal if you enjoy variety, responsibility, and working in a collaborative environment where your organisational skills and attention to detail will be highly valued.


Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance meetings, including preparing papers, managing invitations, and taking accurate minutes
• Support major governance activities such as board meetings, elections, annual general meetings, and trustee recruitment
• Maintain governance records, track attendance and oversee administrative processes
• Support governance-focused projects and internal audits
• Manage administration of the organisational project portfolio, including reporting and progress tracking
• Provide wider support to the Corporate Services team, including event coordination

Skills / Experience Required

• Experience of providing Governance administration support
• Background providing governance secretarial support for Boards and Trustees
• Familiar with elections process in a membership body
• Experience of minute taking and coordinating meetings
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

To Apply

• To apply for this Governance Officer role, please submit your CV along with a short covering statement demonstrating:
  • Your experience of governance administration
  • Your ability to multitask and manage stakeholder expectations

Interview Process

• First stage: Thursday 18 June (via Teams)
• Second stage: Tuesday 23 June (in person, London)

Deadline for Applications

• 9am, Thursday 11th June 2026
  • Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early application is encouraged.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.