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Governance and Executive Officer, CHARITY PEOPLE
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Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a medical charity to recruit for their new Governance and Executive Officer.
The charity is a leading UK professional membership organisation dedicated to advancing the study and practice of haematology. Supporting nearly 4,000 members across the UK and internationally, it plays a vital role in improving patient care through clinical guidelines, education, research support, and professional networking.
As the charity continues to evolve, this newly-created role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape and strengthen governance processes while supporting the Chief Executive and Board. Joining a friendly, collaborative, and ambitious team, you'll play a key role in helping it deliver its strategic objectives and continued growth.
Job Details
- Role: Governance and Executive Officer
- Salary: £40,000
- Contract: Permanent and Full Time
- Location: 100 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PF
- Hybrid: Two days per week onsite (should include every other Wednesday)
- Interview: Friday 25 September (in person)
About The Role
This is a varied position combining governance coordination with executive support. You'll take ownership of key governance activities while helping to build and improve systems, processes, and ways of working across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating Board and Governance Committee meetings, including agendas, papers, and minutes
- Maintaining governance records, policies, and key organisational documentation
- Supporting the delivery of the AGM and other governance activities
- Coordinating the production of the Society's Annual Report and Accounts
- Supporting compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
- Maintaining governance registers, including declarations of interest
- Providing executive support to the Chief Executive, including diary management and meeting coordination
- Building effective relationships with Board members, volunteers, and stakeholders
- Identifying opportunities to streamline, modernise, and improve governance processes
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About You
We're looking for a highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused professional who can confidently manage competing priorities and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
You'll bring:
- Experience supporting boards, committees, or governance functions
- Excellent meeting administration and minute-taking skills
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities
- Experience producing accurate, high-quality documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information
- Experience maintaining policies, registers, or governance documentation
- Collaborative approach with aptitude for cross-functional working
- Confidence supporting senior leaders and stakeholders
- A practical and pragmatic approach to improving processes
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Why Join the charity?
This is an exciting time to join an evolving organisation committed to supporting haematology professionals and improving patient outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to help establish a governance function, work closely with senior leaders, and make a tangible impact across the society.
The team is friendly, down-to-earth, and highly collaborative, offering a supportive environment where new ideas and continuous improvement are genuinely welcomed.
If you are an experienced Governance Officer or an EA, with extensive governance experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching organisational needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background, including age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe greater diversity leads to greater impact for the organisations we work with.
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