Governance officer

Governance Officer

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference and values professionalism, flexibility, and a respectful and supportive work environment If the answer is yes, then this is the role for you!

We are looking for a skilled Governance Officer to join the team at Church House, Hove. You will be responsible for ensuring that good charity governance is maintained and delivered, provide high quality secretariat support to the diocesan Boards and Councils and act as PA to the Diocesan Secretary (effectively the CEO at Church House, Hove).

Position: Governance Officer

Location: Hove/Hybrid

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexi time)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025

Interview Date: Monday 7th July 2025

About the Role

What you'll do:

* Arrange meetings and agendas and take minutes at Synod, Council, Board and Committee meetings
* Organise and manage elections, for example to Diocesan Synod or General Synod
* Arrange and organise the governance aspects of the bi-annual Diocesan Synod
* Provide executive level PA support to the Diocesan Secretary
* Coordinate and monitor the use of legal services

About You

Our ideal candidate will have: