Governance Officer

JOB TITLE Governance Officer SALARY £24k per annum HOURS 24 hours per week HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT 6.8 weeks per annum LOCATION Wells Cathedral, Wells. BA5 2UE Purpose of job As the Cathedral continues to implement its ten-year Strategic Plan and strengthen its governance structures to support an ambitious future vision, the Governance Officer will play an essential supporting role in ensuring the effective governance of Wells Cathedral. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (as Chapter Clerk) who holds formal responsibility for Chapter governance, the postholder will support the systems, processes, and documentation that underpin the work of Chapter, its committees and the Cathedral s responsibilities as a registered charity. The postholder will help to ensure high standards of compliance, accountability and good governance and uphold the Cathedral s legal and charitable obligations. As part of a diverse organisation responsible for worship, ministry, heritage stewardship, visitor engagement, and regulatory compliance, the Governance Officer plays a key role in maintaining smooth and transparent governance operations. This includes coordinating governance workflows; preparing, maintaining, and tracking key documents; supporting meetings; and assisting with reporting requirements consistent with the Cathedral s dual regulation by the Charity Commission and Church Commissioners. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Specific tasks identified below, and any such other tasks as may be ..... full job details .....