Governance Officer - FTC

Governance Officer – Association/Institutions Sector (London / Hybrid) Up to £44,625 per annum Full-Time 6-Month FTC Our client, a respected organisation within the Association and Institutions sector is seeking a skilled Governance Officer.

This fixed-term contract role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting governance, operations, and organisational excellence.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will provide governance and administrative support across trustee relations, corporate meetings, HR processes, and fundraising management.

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised, and comfortable working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include: Coordinating trustee board and sub-committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and papers Supporting compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements Assisting with trustee recruitment, inductions, and communications Organising internal forums, awaydays, and staff meetings Supporting fundraising administration and maintaining accurate funder databases Providing HR administration support, including recruitment, onboarding, and intern programmes Maintaining accurate programme, governance, and HR records in line with GDPR Assisting with office and operations administration as required The ideal candidate will have prior governance, operations, or administrative experience, strong communication skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Knowledge of charity governance frameworks is desirable