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The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, Essex (On-site)
£36260.00-£36260.00 per year
Posted 3 days ago
Myeloma UK, Remote
£33,725 - £36,148 per year
Posted 1 week ago
Prospectus, London (On-site)
£30,050 per annum
Posted 1 day ago
Closing in 5 days
Chefs in Schools, London (Hybrid)
32,500
Exciting opportunity for a passionate and organised person to join our growing charity, transforming kids’ health through food in schools.
Posted 5 days ago
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists, London (Hybrid)
£30k - 33k per year
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Crohn's & Colitis UK, Hatfield (Hybrid)
£35,000 - £37,000 per annum, depending on experience
An exciting opportunity to be part of growing our income from charitable trusts, foundations & major donors to generate sustainable funding.
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Phoenix Community Housing Co-operative, City of London (Hybrid)
£135,000 - £139,943 per year
Posted 2 weeks ago
Closing today at 16:07
Magistrates' Association, London (Hybrid)
37900
Seeking an exceptional learning and development professional to help shape training and development for magistrates
Posted 2 weeks ago
Guts UK Charity, NW1, London (Hybrid)
£28,800 pro rata (based on £48,000 Full Time Equivalent) + London weighting
Seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead finance operations at a dynamic, growing charity. An excellent part-time opportunity.
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Prospectus, London (Hybrid)
£100,000 - £115,000 (commensurate with skill set and experience)
Posted 4 weeks ago
Closing in 5 days
National Energy Action, Remote
£31,068 - £35,836 per year (plus London Weighting if applicable)
Posted 5 days ago
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The Scout Association
Gilwell Park, Essex, United Kingdom (On-site) 3.69 miles
£36260.00-£36260.00 per year
Permanent
Job description

 Job Title: Governance Officer

 Salary: £36,260.00 Inclusive of OLW and Market Supplement of £2,784 Band E level 3

 Location:   Gilwell Park (Hybrid), Chingford, London. Yes with Tuesday/ Wednesday as office days

 Contract Type: Permanent

 Working Hours: 35 hours per week

The Governance Team manages the effective operation of The Scout Association’s Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees. Our Governance Officers have a key role in the management of these and the production of the documentation required to facilitate each meeting.

We are looking for a highly organised and competent individual who has good experience of minute taking at Board and Committee level, and who is keen to broaden their knowledge in the third sector and in the company secretarial profession. You’ll have a keen eye for detail and confidence and sensitivity to manage strategic level information in a professional manner.

Time management will be key in ensuring you are fully prepared for the committee cycle which includes agenda preparation, in consultation with the Chair and key staff support, collation and distribution of papers, taking minutes at the meetings and sharing agreed actions with Committee members.

You’ll be expected to provide ongoing support to the Chair of the Board, including diary management, and support to our trustees, including ad hoc enquiries, inductions, arranging appraisals and booking accommodation.

As a volunteer led organisation, The Scout Association holds Board meetings at weekends and Committee meetings during normal office hours (between 9am and 5pm) as well as some in the evening and at weekends. Reasonable notice will be given when required to attend these meetings.

Governing Documents and Events

The Governance Team also manage the Association’s Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) document which needs careful scrutiny and annual updates in line with changes to legislation and operationally within the movement.

Working with the Governance Manager, the Governance Officer is responsible for providing statistical reports on a quarterly basis for the Board.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the Company Secretary and Governance Manager with effective management of the Committees serviced by the Governance Team. This includes being aware of agenda items prior to each meeting to mitigate any potential issues that may arise. 
  • Taking the minutes of agreed Committee and Board meetings and producing a set of minutes for approval within agreed time period.

Skills and abilities:

  • Proven competence in this type of role
  • Experience of working with trustees and volunteers
  • Excellent minute taking skills
  • Able to communicate effectively and professionally with people at all levels in the organisation

Benefits:

  • We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
  • 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department

For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits:

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Tuesday 27th May 2025

Interviews will be held on via Teams Wednesday 4th June or Thursday 5th June 2025

Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Posted on: Monday, 28 April 2025
Closing date: 27 May 2025 at 23:59
Job ref: DB1298383GilGO
Tags: Youth / Children, Governance / Management