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Remote
£30,000 per year pro rata
Part-time (21.5 hours a week)
Contract (12 month)

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Job description

Governance Officer

Hours: 21.5 hours a week
Location: Remote or Hybrid
Contract Type: Fixed term 12 months
Remuneration: Circa £17,200 dependant on experience (£30,000 Full time equivalent)

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Works closely with: SMT, HR Manager and Data Manager

About Us

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Governance Officer to join our team and help ensure strong, effective governance across the organisation. This role is key to supporting the charity’s trustees and senior leadership team to meet their legal and regulatory responsibilities, and to uphold the highest standards of accountability and transparency.

Key Responsibilities

Board and Committee Support

  • Coordinate meetings of the Board of Trustees and sub-committees, including scheduling, agenda planning, and circulation of papers.
  • Take accurate and timely minutes and ensure appropriate follow-up actions are tracked and completed.
  • Support trustee recruitment, induction, training, annual board effectiveness survey and skills review.
  • Maintain trustees register of interests updating it annually or as and when needed, whichever is soonest.
  • Monitor board members tenure periods and associated actions for re-appointment or termination.

Compliance and Regulation

  • Ensure the charity complies with statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g. Charity Commission, Companies House, Office for the Scottish Charity Regulator, GDPR, Fundraising Regulator).
  • Maintain accurate records including the statutory registers, governance documents, and trustee declarations.
  • Write the statutory annual report sourcing content from relevant teams and updating all sections.
  • Submit annual returns to the Charity Commission, Companies House and Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
  • Support the COO in working towards and maintaining compliance with the Charity Governance code.

Governance Best Practice

  • Draft new, review and update existing policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practice ensuring they are on a rolling timetable for review.
  • Monitor developments in charity law, governance codes, and relevant regulations, advising colleagues and trustees accordingly.
  • Support risk management and contribute to the maintenance of the organisation’s risk register.
  • Maintain the register of Leukaemia Care’s contracts with external suppliers and funders.

Organisational Support

  • Work collaboratively across teams to ensure governance is embedded in the culture and operations of the charity.
  • Support internal audits and the implementation of recommendations.
  • Provide guidance on good governance practices across the charity.

General

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Leukaemia Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:

  • Uphold the values of the charity and to not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the charity into disrepute.
  • Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.

This job description is not exhaustive. It acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Strong understanding of charity governance and regulatory frameworks in the UK.
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience of preparing board papers and taking minutes.
  • Discretion and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Desirable

  • Experience in a governance or company secretarial role within a charity or not-for-profit.
  • Knowledge of the Charity Governance Code and other relevant sector guidance.
  • Qualification in governance, law, or a related field (e.g. ICSA/CGIUKI).
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Leukaemia Care View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
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Posted on: 19 June 2025
Closing date: 17 July 2025 at 15:32
Tags: Administration, Health / Medical, Governance / Management

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