Governance Officer - Blackpool, United Kingdom - National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses

National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses

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Blackpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We are currently seeking a Governance Officer to join us on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract basis.
The main purpose of the role is to work to a consistent and professional standard providing excellent administrative, secretariat and professional governance support to the activity of the Governance and Data department.

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Hours: 35

Salary:
£32,000 plus competitive benefits package

Location:
Head Office, Blackpool. Some remote working is acceptable.

Status:12 Months Fixed Term Contract

FSB was established nearly 50 years ago to help small businesses and the self-employed achieve their ambitions. FSB is a not-for-profit organisation that's run by members, for members.

Members get an exclusive package of great value business services including advice, financial products and support. These cover a wide range of benefits such as tax, legal and HR, local network groups and business banking.

We're also the UK's leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change which supports smaller businesses to grow and succeed. With teams across the UK, we work with governments, elected members and decision-makers to make real change happen.

We are currently seeking a Governance Officer to join us on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract basis.

The main purpose of the role is to work to a consistent and professional standard providing excellent administrative, secretariat and professional governance support to the activity of the Governance and Data department.

What will you do?:

This is an interesting and varied role.

Within this role, your main responsibilities will include:

Providing endtoend secretariat support, including developing agendas and papers; the papersout process; attending and taking minutes of governance meetings and data department meetings; and progressing completion of actions.
Assisting with Governance meeting management including the arrangements for venues, and Board and Committee member travel.
Providing administrative and governance support to the Governance department e.g relating to the delivery of FSB local volunteer elections, the policy volunteer appointment process and the AGM.
Managing the generic mailboxes for the Governance and Data teams, including prioritising responses to enquiries/triaging requests.
Drafting key Corporate Governance documents and procedures and presenting these to relevant Committees
Supporting the maintenance of the departmental risk registers, and business wide policy log.
Preparing and publicizing content for the Department's work on the FSB intranet.
Supporting the department with EDI and ESG/CSR reporting and projects.
Delivering training for Board and Committee members and staff e.g., on corporate governance matters and MS Teams.
Acting as a point of contact for key internal and external customers including FSB members and volunteers.

Who are we looking for?:

An interest in corporate governance and company law
Practical working knowledge of a company secretarial / governance/compliance
Minute taking at committee and/or Board level
Experience of supporting Directors or senior management
A team player
The capacity to work under pressure and respond promptly and proactively
Experience using Sharepoint, MS Teams and MS Office

Job details:

Head Office, Blackpool within easy reach of the M55 motorway.
Some remote working is acceptable.
35 hours per week.

In addition to a fulfilling career with FSB, you'll also benefit from:

26 days holidays plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot
Annual Flex Pot* to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
Group Personal Pension (GPP)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Health cash plan

Critical illness and income protection insurance
Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders
Free Onsite parking (Blackpool)

How to apply:

Additional information:

All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.