Governance Officer

What does the role involve?

This job puts you at the heart of the day to day running of a busy membership organisation! The work is exciting and varied, bringing you close to the action of how we make decisions and move forward in our mission to advance pharmacology.

The Governance Officer plays a vital role in making sure that our corporate governance arrangements comply with legal requirements and best practice. You will work to implement the learnings from our recent governance review and agree the programme and priorities with the Director of Finance, Business and Commercial Operations and the Chief Executive. You will also advise and present to Council and committees on the operation of governance-related matters.

You will be responsible for making sure our office runs smoothly and safely and supports everyone who uses it in a way that maximises their efficiency and effectiveness.

Who would suit this role?

We want someone with solid experience in providing full administrative support to committees and groups, including compliance with (and improvement towards) good governance. You will need to demonstrate the ability to ensure the Society’s office building and facilities run smoothly and safely for all users. As the nature of the work is varied and dynamic, it would suit someone who thrives in a changing environment and loves to improve the world around them!

We encourage innovative and creative thinking that helps showcase and promote the work of the Society and our Members. The team at the Society is fun and engaged, and this role would suit someone who enjoys collaborating, while also giving you autonomy over your day-to-day work.

Who will I be working with?

As this role is central to how the Society works, you will get the chance to work with a wide range of people, including the staff team and Society Members. You will work especially closely with staff leads for Committees and Groups, consultants and suppliers.

The Governance Officer is part of the Operations Team and reports to the Director of Finance, Business and Commercial Operations, and also provides support to the Chief Executive.