Assistant Board Secretary - #2117807

Assistant Board Secretary

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Contract: Temporary up to March 2027
Salary: £37,690.68
Reports To: Board Secretary

We are seeking an organised, professional and highly capable Assistant Board Secretary to join a dynamic Corporate Governance and Private Office function. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a high-profile organisation, supporting senior leaders, Board members and Committees while helping to drive effective governance and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide secretariat support to Board Committees, including agenda planning, commissioning papers, meeting coordination, minute taking and action tracking
• Support the Board Secretary in the preparation and delivery of Board meetings
• Coordinate meeting logistics and administrative support across the wider governance function.
• Maintain governance records and support activities such as declarations of interest, non-executive appraisals and diversity monitoring
• Assist with governance improvement initiatives and corporate governance projects, including committee effectiveness reviews, board recruitment activities and process improvements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of governance systems, policies and procedures.
• Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting effective communication across the organisation

Essential Skills & Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to produce accurate minutes and capture key actions from complex discussions.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Experience planning and supporting meetings, including agenda management, paper coordination and action tracking.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Desirable

• Experience supporting Boards, Committees or senior governance functions.
• Experience working with non-executive directors or board members.
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance, executive support or committee services professional looking to develop their career within a strategic, organisation-wide role. You will gain exposure to senior leadership, contribute to important governance initiatives and play a key role in ensuring effective decision-making at the highest level.
Interested? Apply today to become an integral part of a high-performing governance team.

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