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Role Overview & PurposeFinancial Services business require a Board Governance Officer for initial 2 / 3 months to support the Chief Risk Officer to act as a point of communication between the Board of Directors and Members.Â
The role will be mainly home based, with occasional travel to the firm’s office in Lancashire. There is also the opportunity for this role to be extended on a longer term basis and the ideal candidate will be available immediately.
Role responsibilities.
- To review, agree and recommend for approval to the Board, the Board Governance Policy.
- To ensure that the Board and Executive are advised, and kept up to date, on their Statutory, Corporate Governance and other duties.
- To support with the arrangement of the Annual General Meeting ensuring that all documentation is compliant.
- To be responsible for calling and minute taking of meetings of the firms Members, Board, Board Sub-Committees, Board Management Committees and Annual General Meeting as appropriate, ensuring that all necessary supporting documents are available.
- To maintain statutory books/records, including registers of members and directors.
- To be responsible for good information flows within the Board and its Committees and between senior management and non-executive directors.
- To deal with correspondence/notices served, collate information, write reports and ensure relevant decisions made are communicated to the Members.
Personal Attributes & Experience
- A background within financial services is essential.
- Experience taking minutes is essential
- Experience within a governance, risk or company secretary role is desirable.
