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Governance and Compliance Officer Location: Blackpool (Office-based) Salary: Competitive + competitive benefits package Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (35 hours per week) Reporting to: Head of Governance Overview We are seeking a Governance and Compliance Officer to join our team following the retirement of the current post holder. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in governance, working at the heart of organisational decision-making and supporting senior stakeholders. The role provides high-quality administrative, secretariat and governance support to the Board, Committees and associated governance processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy and professionalism at all times. Key Responsibilities Governance & Secretarial Support • Provide full secretarial support to the Board of Directors, including agenda coordination, meeting preparation and minute-taking, • Produce accurate minutes and maintain records of decisions and actions, • Track and follow up on Board actions, ensuring deadlines are met, • Maintain registers (e.g. Directors’ interests) and ensure documentation is issued and signed appropriately, • Support Board Committees and governance groups as required, • Facilitate meetings using MS Teams, including document sharing and coordination, • Liaise with Directors, presenters and stakeholders ahead of meetings, • Draft professional communications (formal and informal) to a range of stakeholders, • Support governance and compliance activities such as Companies House filings, • Ensure GDPR-compliant handling of all documentation, • Assist with Director selection processes and governance reviews, • Support governance projects, including sensitive or confidential work, • Provide cover for colleagues within the Governance team as required Experience & Skills • Experience in governance, company secretarial, compliance or senior-level administration, • Proven experience taking formal minutes at Board or Committee level, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, • Excellent written communication skills, including drafting professional emails and documents, • Confident using MS Teams and digital tools for meeting facilitation and document sharing, • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, • A clear desire to pursue a career in governance, • Ability to quickly step in and support an established meeting cycle, • Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently, • Experience working with Boards, Committees or volunteers, • Awareness of compliance, risk management or corporate governance frameworks, • Familiarity with SharePoint or similar systems, • Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 4% from day one, • Health Cash Plan (post-probation) covering dental, optical and wellbeing costs, • Annual flex pot to spend on benefits such as additional holiday, pension, gym membership or cycle to work scheme, • Critical illness and income protection cover (post-probation), • 34 days holiday including bank holidays, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • Employee Assistance Programme and legal advice line This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in governance within a supportive and professional environment, working closely with senior leadership and playing a key role in organisational effectiveness.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Governance Administrator, Compliance Administrator, Governance Support Officer, Risk and Assurance Officer, Administrative Officer, Governance Support Officer, Governance and Assurance Coordinator, Assistant Governanc

What you’ll be doingSupport the smooth running of Board and Committee meetings, including planning, scheduling, and agenda coordinationPrepare high-quality reports, meeting packs, and action trackersTake accurate and professional minutes, ensuring key decisions and actions are clearly recordedProv

Governance and Compliance OfficerAn excellent opportunity for a Governance and Compliance Officer with previous experience in governance, compliance, risk, audit or regulatory environments to support governance administration, assurance reporting and board processes. This is a development opportunit

Information Governanceofficer needed in Worcester Paying £17.

Governance and Compliance Officer An excellent opportunity for a Governance and Compliance Officer with previous experience in governance, compliance, risk, audit or regulatory environments to support governance administration, assurance reporting and board processes. This is a development opportuni

A local government authority is seeking a Democratic Services Officer in Derby, England.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced hands‑on professional to oversee our Information Governance work programme, manage the Information Services team and fulfil the role of Data Protection Officer. Provide professional guidance and leadership in matters of data protection and all aspects relat

We are looking for a proactive, organised and empathetic Governance Officer to help us deliver high quality governance across our Trust. This is a key role that keeps our governance processes running smoothly, from supporting meetings and panels to coordinating governor recruitment and development.

A leading global specialty insurer is seeking a Financial Crime Officer to join their International Compliance team.

Support the Head of Governance in servicing the Board of Trustees and its subcommittees, ensuring effective governance practices, smooth conduct of meetings, and adherence to governance standards. Understanding of charity governance, professional membership governance, and relevant legislation. Seni

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Star Governance team, working as a Local Governance Support Officer. Working closely with our senior leadership team, trustees, star central staff, schools and governors, and other stakeholders, you will primarily support our trust or school committees by

A leading educational organization is seeking a Local Governance Support Officer based in Blackburn, Lancashire. The successful candidate will provide governance support to trust or school committees, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. This role offers an opportunity to develop in the

Functional title - Vice President, AI Governance Officer, Strategy & Innovation. The AI Governance Officer plays a central role in enabling the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at CLS. The AI Governance Officer will be responsible for:.

A leading specialty insurer in Greater London is seeking a Financial Crime Officer to enhance its Financial Crime Framework.

An education provider in Greater London is seeking an Interim Governance Officer for an immediate 12-month contract. This role involves operational governance support and requires strong governance knowledge, reliability, and high-quality documentation skills.

Acting as the Council’s Monitoring Officer, you’ll ensure that our legal and governance functions are effective, trusted, and responsive to our diverse communities. You will lead the Statutory Officers group and work with the Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer to maintain the highest standa

As a Community of Practice Officer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing logistics governance and systems, ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery.

Report to the Head of Governance Services and work closely with the Director of Strategic Planning and Governance and other team members. Demonstrate a basic understanding of governance roles and responsibilities in higher education or a similar organisation. Strategic Planning and Governance.

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with strong administration, organisational and governance skills looking to support our Executive Leadership Team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Executive & Corporate Governance Officer to join ELFT to provide es

They will also work closely with them to deliver high-profile projects in support of the council’s key strategic priorities, ensuring effective governance and reporting arrangements are in place. The Projects Officer (Corporate) will be flexible, highly motivated and enthusiastic.

We are seeking a Research Governance Officer to join the Human Biology Facility and support the governance and compliance processes that underpin human research at the Crick. Working closely with the Human Tissue Governance Manager and Head of Human Research Governance to support compliance and assu

You will provide support to the Information Governance team to ensure delivery of the Information Governance Agenda. Do you enjoy working within a fast paced, changing and rewarding environment? Do you share our Trust core values of Kindness, Openness and Excellence? An opportunity has arisen for th

As a Senior Information Governance Officer, you will be responsible for advising council officers and services on data protection matters and supporting our DPO service to a range of commercial clients, including local authorities, multi academy trusts and other private or public sector organisation

We are seeking to recruit an experienced hands‑on professional to oversee our Information Governance work programme, manage the Information Services team and fulfil the role of Data Protection Officer. Information Governance Manager / Data Protection Officer. Support the Trust’s Data Protection

Role Title: Global Governance and Accreditation Officer. Global Governance & Accreditation Officer. UN, UNFCCC/COP, multilateral governance), plus familiarity with ESG, SDGs, or digital governance.

By owning the coordination of clinical audit, strengthening data quality across incident and feedback systems, and producing timely management information and assurance reports, the Quality and Clinical Governance Officer turns day‑to‑day activity into clear insight, learning and action. Maintai

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are searching for a passionate Band 5 Information Governance Officer to join their highly skilled team. To be an integral part of the Information Governance Team ensuring high standards of Information Governance are implemented and maintained across the Grou

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Communications, Governance and Employer Liaison Officer to join our busy Pensions Team. All Graduate Officers will be supported to complete either a Level 4 Project Management qualification or job‑related technical training (all fully funded) as

A staffing agency is seeking an Information Governance Officer in Worcester to support the review of the Council's physical records before they are transferred to storage.

Key relationships are with the Head of Governance, Provost, International Provost, Executive Boards, Academic Boards, Group Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, CEO and Deputy CEO of GEDU and its partner organisations. Governance related qualifications, or the willingness to work towards

FTE Research Support and Governance Officer until September 2028.

We are seeking a Research Governance Officer to join the Human Biology Facility and support the governance and compliance processes that underpin human research at the Crick. Working closely with the Human Tissue Governance Manager and Head of Human Research Governance to support compliance and assu

A prominent NHS organization is looking for an Information Governance Officer in York. This role involves supporting compliance with data protection legislation and aiding the Information Governance team with various responsibilities, including managing Freedom of Information requests and assisting

In Governance, we provide support, advice and documentation for the University's governance activities, working to reflect best practice, guidance and legislation. As Information Governance Officer, you will ensure the University’s compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Environment

A leading biomedical research institute in Greater London seeks a Research Governance Officer. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in governance or ethical frameworks.

The Data Governance & Quality Officer supports the delivery of UEL’s Data Governance Framework, helping embed strong data governance and good practice so data is managed as a valuable institutional asset. Support the operation and continuous improvement of the University’s Data Governance Framew

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Senior Information Governance Officer to support a Local Authority on a remote basis for a 3-6 month contract. The role involves advising on Information Governance matters, guiding teams on compliance, and managing FOI requests. The ideal candidate ha

A local government council in the UK is looking for a Director of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer) to ensure effective legal and governance functions.

Key relationships are with the Head of Governance, Provost, International Provost, Executive Boards, Academic Boards, Group Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, CEO and Deputy CEO of GEDU and its partner organisations. Excellent understanding of HE governance, including academic and corpo

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Governance Officer for an immediate start in Greater London on a 12 month contract. Responsibilities include minute-taking, meeting support, and governance process management. Candidates should have solid governance experience, strong written skills, and th

Working alongside the CFO and relevant Board Directors, you will oversee the annual budgeting process; ensure appropriate governance systems are in place including financial and non‑financial risk management; review and set appropriate KPIs to monitor and report business performance to stakeholder

A volunteer-led think tank is seeking a Global Governance and Accreditation Officer to enhance governance frameworks and engage with multilateral institutions. The role entails coordinating documentation for accreditations, updating governance policies, and drafting strategic briefs.

While employed as a Senior Officer you will be required to attend training to enhance your skills and learn. You will have day to day responsibility for the Corporate Governance, Board Management and Company Secretarial services for a portfolio of regulated and unregulated entities including funds,

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Information Governance Project Officer to join our Information Governance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and implementation of a major project to deliver a Secure Data Environment (SDE), ensuring its gove

A prestigious university in Greater London is seeking a Research Support and Governance Officer on a part-time basis (0.