Executive Assistant (Governance) – Temporary ContractGodstone, Surrey | £18 per hour | 3-month temporary contract with potential to extend | Onsite with potential to work from home 1 day per weekWe’re currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised
Executive Assistant (Governance) to join a values-led organisation based in Godstone on an initial 3-month temporary contract.This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Executive Assistant or Governance professional to support senior leadership and trustees within a purpose-driven environment.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of governance processes, Board and committee administration, policy management, compliance tracking, and executive support to the Senior Management Team.Key responsibilities will include: Coordinating Board, committee, and SMT meetingsPreparing agendas, papers, minutes, and action logsMaintaining governance and compliance registersSupporting policy review and publication processesTracking organisational risks, actions, and deadlinesProviding high-level executive support to senior leadersManaging confidential records, archiving, and documentationCoordinating trustee onboarding, declarations, and training recordsSupporting regulatory readiness and governance reporting We’re looking for someone with: Previous experience in an Executive Assistant or Governance support roleExcellent minute-taking and organisational skillsStrong Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 skillsThe ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsA proactive, calm, and solutions-focused approachExperience supporting senior leadership teams or boards Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be highly advantageous. xwzovoh Due to the nature of the organisation, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check.
If you’re immediately available and interested in joining a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.