Governance Officer

St Mungo's is looking for a Governance Officer to join our Governance team and play an important role in supporting the charity's governance framework. Working closely with the Head of Risk, Governance & Reporting, you'll help Trustees and senior leaders fulfil their governance responsibilities, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and promote governance best practice across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented governance professional who is looking to develop their career in a purpose-driven organisation that has a lasting impact on people's lives. What you'll be doing:

• Ensure Board and Committee meetings are properly organised and managed
• Ensure a range of regulatory activities are completed to a high standard and on time.
• Provide advice on governance matters to enable trustees and staff to meet their governance responsibilities.
• Be responsible for coordinating the internal audit programme.
• Contribute to the development of a robust range of governance policies., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
  
  Do you have governance experience and want the chance to apply your skills in an organisation that makes a real difference to people experiencing homelessness?, You may already be working in governance, company secretarial, board support or committee administration within a charity, housing association or similar organisation. Perhaps you're ready for the next step in your governance career, or you're looking for an opportunity to apply your skills in an organisation with a strong social purpose.
To be successful, you'll bring:
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, senior leaders, Trustees and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to analyse and present complex information clearly, concisely and professionally.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to identify improvements and contribute to effective ways of working.