Governance and Committee Support Manager - The Guardian : Job Details

Do you have experience supporting senior management on governance and organisational matters, ideally from a science-based or medical environment?Are you confident minute-taking, including at science-based or medical based meetings?This top-ranked, leadingscientific research organisation who are at the forefront of global biomedical innovation have partnered with TPP Recruitment to search for a Governance & Committee Support Manager (12-month fixed term contract) to join their Research Services and Chief Financial Office. The role will work closely with the Director of Research Services and Head of Governance to support the Boards and Committees through the provision of high-level secretariat support (including for scientific meetings) and project management support where you will also lead on identifying and driving improved ways of working.What you’ll be doing

• Preparing annual meeting business planners in consultation with Board and Committee Chairs.
• Scheduling meeting dates and overseeing pattern of governance meetings working with line managers
• Preparing meeting agendas
• Collating and issuing papers for meetings, commissioning items, reviewing drafts, formatting and issuing papers
• Drafting papers for meetings where required
• Preparing briefing notes for chairs
• Producing accurate and timely minutes of meetings including those with specialist scientific interest.
• Tracking and following up of actions raised at meetings

 Why apply

• A great working environment with a supportive team and full induction
• Being part of an organisation that makes a real difference to people's lives
• Working alongside the most outstanding scientists and clinicians in the world, along with the most talented and professional administrative staff

Benefits

• Annual leave is 28 days per annum
• Option to join the USS pension scheme
• Flexible working and a parent’s group is available
• Access to the free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Working patternThis is a hybrid full-time role (typically 2 days on-site), 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday based in SW London with occasional travel to another office (around once a month).  The other office is about 20  minutes from Clapham or London Bridge.Flexible working hours are available but please note that you would need to ensure you are on-site on time for any meetings. About youMy client requires someone who has the experience of supporting senior managementon governance and organisational matters, ideally in a science-based working environment as you will be taking minutes from science meetings, so could prove challenging without that understanding.You will need to be a confident minute taker and offer previous governance and committee support experience.To work for this world-leading organisation, you will be to have good interpersonal skills and have good written communication to be able to draft accurate and succinct emails and papers.Strong IT skills required; Microsoft OfficeApplicationThis role is to start asap so please apply asap using a CV which reflects the above experience.  If this experience is demonstrated on your CV, then a member of the TPP  team will be in touch with you shortly to provide further information and discuss your experience in more detail.  If you haven’t heard from us within 3 working days then unfortunately, your CV hasn’t been short-listed on this occasion.   We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.