Governance & Committees Officer Temp to perm, paying £35 000 (£19.23 per hour). Working 35 hours per week. Hybrid, 1 to 2 days in the office. The rest remote, working from home. The office’s are near to Elephant and Castle. This role sits at the heart of the organisation’s decision-making. Working closely with the Governance Manager and Head of Governance. The Governance & Committees Officer ensures Council and Committee meetings run smoothly, decisions are well-supported and governance processes meet best-practice standards. You will provide high-quality secretariat support, act as a trusted point of contact for members and help strengthen effective corporate governance across the organisation. * Organise Council and Committee meeting cycles and ensure papers are published accurately and on time. * Act as Committee Secretary for allocated Committees and working groups. * Including preparing agendas and papers, attending meetings and producing accurate minutes. * Brief Chairs and members on agendas, actions and procedural matters. * Ensure decisions are clearly communicated, actions are tracked and progress is followed up. * Support the development and continuous improvement of governance processes and best practice. * Provide professional support to Council and Committee members, responding to queries and escalating issues as required. * Coordinate the annual Council and Committee member appraisal process. * Support public appointments campaigns and related administration. * Maintain governance records, systems, inboxes and financial administration (expenses, invoices, purchase orders)