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English-Speaking Union, London (Hybrid)
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Oracy gives young people the skills and confidence to shape their lives and to build a more connected and cooperative world   .
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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
Circa £40,000 pro rata depending on Experience
Part-time (21 Hours per week)
Permanent

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Job description

‘Communication is one of the most important things, and I feel the ESU has set us up for life.’ Schools’ Mace 2024 participant  

 Oracy gives young people the skills and confidence to shape their lives and to build a more connected and cooperative world   

Both nationally and internationally, public discussion and political debate are increasingly polarised and divided. Social media, fake news and new technologies such as AI can create echo chambers, where claims pass unchallenged, and different views are hard to find. The English-Speaking Union shows that there is a more constructive and collaborative path.  The ESU was founded in 1918 to build greater understanding and friendships between people and nations. We are an educational charity with international reach, with an ESU in over 50 countries. Today our work is focussed on training young people in oracy – speaking and listening skills, in critical thinking and self-expression - to build skilful communicators and engaged citizens and leaders.  

The English-Speaking Union and our work is more important now than ever.  

Overview of the Team  

The Corporate Services team provides essential strategic and operational support across the organisation. Our governance function oversees compliance, risk management, and performance frameworks. The finance team manages budgets, financial planning, and reporting. All of this contributes to effective decision making. We are also responsible for looking after our properties, which includes maintaining oversight of two commercial leases, and maintaining Dartmouth House which is a grade II* listed events venue and our Head Office in Mayfair.

 Purpose of this role  

The Senior Governance Officer will provide high quality support to the Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees, and the Chief Operating Officer. This role will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Director General. 

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of an organisation’s operations—helping to keep the corporate services running smoothly, so that our Education and Supporter teams can focus on delivering impact through our programmes. 

Responsibilities and Expectations  

  • Provide governance support including the preparation and timely circulation of agendas, papers, minutes and action logs for Board and Committee meetings. 
  • Monitor and report on progress against Board and Committee actions, ensuring timely follow-up and delivery. 
  • Ensure the charity complies with statutory, regulatory and sector best practice, including maintenance of key registers including the risk register, gift & hospitality register, declarations of interest, and compliance trackers. 
  • Maintain the organisation’s contract register, tracking review dates and supporting internal contract reviews and renewals. 
  • Provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Chief Operating Officer, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. 
  • Assist with the planning and delivery of the annual external audit, working with colleagues and auditors to meet key deadlines. 
  • Support the delivery of the annual Board effectiveness review, gathering feedback and helping to implement improvements. 
  • Facilitate due diligence checks as needed, liaising with legal advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance. 
  • Deliver one-off projects and provide flexible support across the Corporate Services team as required. 

Skills and Experience  

  • A good understanding of Charities Act and Charity Governance Code. 
  • A track record of providing secretariat support, including minute taking. 
  • Excellent administrative skills, highly organised with very good attention to detail. 
  • A tactful and conscientious individual who can navigate through complex situations 
  • Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
  • Strong written and oral communication skills. 
  • A motivated self-starter who can quickly translate issues into solutions. 
  • A team player who can quickly build trusted relationships at all levels. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Can confidently and professionally challenge and hold people to account. 
  • The ability to manage several projects simultaneously whilst working at a high standard.
  • Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office. 
  • 28 Days Annul leave plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Group life cover
  • Employee Assistance
  • Virtual GP
  • Season Ticket Loan
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English-Speaking Union View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Closing date: 25 July 2025 at 08:13
Tags: Administration, Advice / Information, Business Intelligence, Compliance / Quality, Data Analysis, Data Protection, Education, Governance / Management

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