3-Month Fixed Term Contract | Canary Wharf | Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office per week) | Annual Salary: £38,000 pro rata | Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and highly professional Governance & Board Support Coordinator to join a leading corporate governance function within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Sitting within the General Counsel Directorate, the Corporate Secretariat team provides high-quality governance support to senior leadership and Board members. This role will play a key part in ensuring smooth running of Board and Committee activity while delivering first-class administrative and operational support to senior stakeholders.
The Organisation
This role is with a UK workplace pension scheme established by the government to help employers provide pension savings for their employees. It offers low-cost retirement savings options and supports automatic enrolment, helping millions of workers save for retirement across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Company Secretariat team
- Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings for Non-Executive Board Members and senior stakeholders
- Organise Board and Committee meetings, including logistics, agendas, papers, and catering
- Manage inboxes effectively, prioritising urgent matters and drafting responses where appropriate
- Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements
- Support onboarding and induction processes for new starters
- Manage expenses, purchasing requests, and record keeping in line with internal procedures
- Build strong working relationships across the organisation, including Board-level stakeholders
- Support projects and discrete pieces of work on behalf of senior leadership
Essential Professional Experience
- Previous experience providing high-level administrative support within a busy office environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Experience supporting senior executives or Board-level stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with discretion and confidentiality
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems quickly
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and initiative
Essential Background Experience
- Experience within financial services, pensions, insurance, or another regulated environment
- Previous exposure to governance or Company Secretariat functions
- Experience managing project plans or coordinating projects
What’s on Offer
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
- Exposure to senior leadership and Board-level governance activity
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Immediate start opportunity within a respected organisation
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