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About The Role
As a Governance Officer at East Kent Colleges Group, supporting the Group Director of Governance, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality support and administration for a range of EKC Group governance functions.
You will ensure effective arrangements are in place to deliver a comprehensive and robust corporate governance administrative framework that meets its reporting requirements effectively, contextualising discussions to identify key messages and actions.
Attendance at all governor meetings is required. You will produce board packs to ensure all papers are received, collated, and distributed by the required deadlines, minute-take at Governing Body and other Governor meetings, and undertake other duties such as tracking Governor attendance and supporting regulatory and audit requirements.
You will review, develop, and maintain governance systems, including the governance sections of the Group website and intranet site, and other monitoring platforms, ensuring documentation is relevant, accurate, and up to date.
You will also be responsible for coordinating individual governor engagement sessions and leading governor activities. Our focus is on providing an excellent student experience and supporting our employees.
Benefits of working for East Kent Colleges Group include:
* Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
* Access to online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
* Cycle to work, car leasing, and tech purchase schemes
* Generous pension scheme with 18% employer contribution
* Eco-Sustainability focus on being Net-Zero
* Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home, and interviews
* My 10 Days initiative for voluntary work
* Participation in Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day
About You
You will be confident working independently with an awareness of corporate governance and experience of minute writing at board level.
You will possess high IT skills, integrity, and respect confidentiality.
You will communicate effectively in all written and verbal forms, including meetings, with individuals at all levels of the Group.
You must be highly organized with excellent attention to detail, capable of planning and managing deadlines.
You will work flexibly across East Kent and demonstrate a professional approach.
Previous experience of corporate governance in the public or private sector is advantageous but not essential.
No need to update your CV; just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress, and we will review all applications after the closing date.
If you wish to discuss the role informally or have any queries, please email us at [emailprotected].
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