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Board Support and Governance Coordinator, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Client: Hays
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
1
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Your new opportunity
A well-known FTSE company operating on a global scale is seeking a proactive and highly organised individual to join their Legal and Governance team as a Board Support and Governance Coordinator. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of board and committee governance, while also providing high-level executive support to the General Counsel and Company Secretary.
Your responsibilities:
This role supports the effective operation of Board and Committee governance, including coordinating meeting logistics, preparing agendas, minutes, and board packs, and liaising with senior stakeholders to ensure timely communication. The successful candidate will maintain governance calendars, statutory records, support regulatory filings, and provide executive assistance to the General Counsel and Company Secretary. A strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and best practices is essential, as the role involves implementing and monitoring governance policies, compliance tracking, and internal audits. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and discretion are required.
What you'll need to succeed
Candidates should have proven experience in governance and board support within a corporate or legal environment, with knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and company secretarial practices. Strong organisational, time management, written, and verbal communication skills are essential, along with professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information. Experience as an EA to senior board members is advantageous.
What you need to do now
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