Governance and Board Officer

Governance and Board Officer - Choice of location - Until the end of March 2027 - £19.89 per hour

📍 £19.89 per hour
🕒 Full-time Temporary

Are you an organised, politically aware administrator with experience supporting senior stakeholders, boards, or committees?

We're working with a highly respected national organisation in Wales to recruit a Governance & Board Officer to join a collaborative corporate governance team at the heart of the organisation's strategic operations.

This is a varied and influential role supporting senior leadership, board members, and governance activity across the organisation. You'll play a key role in ensuring meetings, governance processes, stakeholder engagement, and compliance activities are delivered to the highest standards.

What you'll be doing

Supporting Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, coordinating papers, and taking minutes
Managing correspondence, diaries, and stakeholder engagement activity for senior leaders
Supporting governance, compliance, and risk management processes
Assisting with Freedom of Information requests and corporate enquiries
Building strong relationships with internal teams, public sector stakeholders, and external partners
Supporting high-profile events, meetings, and organisational projects
Maintaining accurate governance records, declarations of interest, and compliance documentationAbout you

We're looking for someone who is:

Experienced in a senior administrative, governance, PA, or committee support role
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information
An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Skilled in Microsoft Office and administrative systems
Able to build relationships with senior stakeholders professionally and diplomatically
Ideally a Welsh speakerEssential

Experience organising and minuting formal meetings
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Fluency in Welsh (spoken and written)Desirable

Understanding of governance, accountability, or public sector processes
Interest in the arts, culture, or public service sectorWhat you will get in return:

£19.89 per hour
Choice of 3 office locations
35 hour working week
No weekends or eveningsWhy apply?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where your work will directly support strategic decision-making and public accountability in Wales. You'll be part of a supportive, values-led team with the chance to contribute to meaningful national work. If you have the administration know-how and the capability to undertake numerous tasks, I would like to hear from you, please contact: for more information and an informal chat
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed