Senior Governance Administrator

The senior governance administrator will play a key role within the corporate governance team, supporting the effective operation of the trust's governance framework. Reporting to the deputy company secretary, the postholder will provide high-quality administrative and committee secretariat support, with a particular focus on the Membership Council and its committees.

This is a fast-paced and highly visible role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with senior stakeholders including board members, governors and executive leaders. The successful candidate will help ensure governance processes are well-coordinated, compliant, transparent and effective.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is proactive, organised and committed to high standards of governance to contribute to the smooth running of statutory and non-statutory processes in a complex NHS organisation., The senior governance administrator will provide high-quality administrative and secretariat support to corporate governance functions, ensuring meetings and processes are organised, accurate and compliant.

Key duties include coordinating governance meetings such as the Membership Council and committees, including scheduling, agenda planning, organising logistics, and collating and distributing papers. The postholder will attend meetings, produce clear and timely minutes, and maintain action logs to track decisions and follow-up actions.

The role will work closely with senior governance colleagues and committee chairs to support forward planning, governance calendars and reporting, including preparing committee reports to the Board.

The postholder will support governors and the Membership Council by acting as a main point of contact, maintain records, support induction and development, and assist with meetings, events and elections.

Responsibilities will also include maintaining governance records and registers, managing correspondence, supporting publication of information, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. The role will contribute to audits, reviews and assurance processes, and provide wider administrative support to the governance team.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, effective communication and the ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive information are essential.

At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)

o Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

o 24/7 independent counselling support

o Career-long learning and development opportunities

o Excellent transport connections

o Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes

o Free Pilates classes

o Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.