Governance Officer - 12 weeks temp
?? Cardiff
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?? £19.89ph
?? Full-time | Temporary
Are you an organised, politically aware administrator with experience supporting senior stakeholders, boards, or committees?
We're working with a highly respected national organisation in Wales to recruit a Governance & Board Officer to join a collaborative corporate governance team at the heart of the organisation's strategic operations.
This is a varied and influential role supporting senior leadership, board members, and governance activity across the organisation. You'll play a key role in ensuring meetings, governance processes, stakeholder engagement, and compliance activities are delivered to the highest standards.
What you'll be doing
* Supporting Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, coordinating papers, and taking minutes
* Managing correspondence, diaries, and stakeholder engagement activity for senior leaders
* Supporting governance, compliance, and risk management processes
* Assisting with Freedom of Information requests and corporate enquiries
* Building strong relationships with internal teams, public sector stakeholders, and external partners
* Supporting high-profile events, meetings, and organisational projects
* Maintaining accurate governance records, declarations of interest, and compliance documentation
About you
We're looking for someone who is:
* Experienced in a senior administrative, governance, PA, or committee support role
* Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
* Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information
* An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
* Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Skilled in Microsoft Office and administrative systems
* Able to build relationships with senior stakeholders professionally and diplomatically
Essential
* Experience organising and minuting formal meetings
* Strong administrative and organisational skills
* Fluency in Welsh (spoken and written)
Desirable
* Understanding of governance, accountability, or public sector processes
* Interest in the arts, culture, or public service sector
Why apply?
This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where your work will directly support strategic decision-making and public accountability in Wales. xsngvjr You'll be part of a supportive, values-led team with the chance to contribute to meaningful national work.