Governance Officer

Governance Officer - RCN Foundation RCN UK HQ with hybrid working £37,185 - £44,079 plus London weighting allowance of £5,424 per annum (pro rata) Permanent (21 hours per week with a working pattern of 3 days per week) The RCN Foundation is a UK wide independent charity and grant-maker supporting nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers. The role The post holder will report into the Governance Manager and will be involved in a wide range of work, including Board and Committee support, statutory compliance and ad hoc projects. Key responsibilities include: Provide Board and Committee support by attending meetings, taking accurate and comprehensive minutes. Provide advice on governance matters to enable trustees and staff to meet their governance responsibilities. Update and maintain the register of interest and biographical details of Trustees and External Advisers. Monitor and respond to queries to the Governance team''s inbox. The person We are looking for someone with experience in a governance or Board support role, within the charity/not-for-profit sector. You will have Excellent communication and organisational skills. The ability to plan and work methodically to manage priorities within tight deadlines. A good understanding of charity governance and compliance. Experience of preparing agendas and other papers and taking clear minutes at Board and/or committee level. A willingness to work flexibly outside of usual working hours to accommodate Board and ..... full job details .....