Robert Half are working with a long-standing oprganisation in Saffron Walden to recruit a Temproary Secretariat Officer for an initial 3-month fulltime assignment. The role will support predominantly Board but also committee governance processes and required a highly organised professional with strong minute-taking and stakeholder management skills. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week in the office and the remainder working remotely. Role overview You will provide high-quality administrative and governance support for Board and Committee meetings, ensuring Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors and senior leaders receive clear, accurate and timely information. The role supports effective governance through the coordination of agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking. Key responsibilities Coordinate committee meeting schedules, logistics and forward planners Draft agendas in collaboration with Chairs and meeting owners Collate, review and distribute committee papers Manage board or committee portals and document version control Provide administrative support during in-person and virtual meetings Take accurate minutes capturing key discussion points, decisions and actions Track actions with clear owners and deadlines Circulate minutes within agreed timelines Maintain action trackers, decision registers and governance records Follow up with stakeholders to ensure actions are completed Ensure governance processes align with committee terms of reference and frameworks Maintain accurate records for audit and compliance purposes Candidate profile Experience supporting Board or Committee meetings in a secretariat or governance environment Strong minute-taking skills with the ability to summarise discussions clearly and accurately Confidence working with senior leadership teams and directors Excellent organisation and attention to detail Experience using board portals such as Diligent (or similar) is desirable Professional, discreet and comfortable handling confidential information What's on offer 3-month temporary contract Full-time hours £15-£19 per hour depending on experience Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in the Saffron Walden office Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.