Interim Executive Assistant - Governance
8 days ago
Leeds
Interim Executive Assistant - Governance Focused LS1 (hybrid) up to £52,000 FTE (prorated) Your new company A leading organisation within the financial services landscape is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join its governance function on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and is confident supporting senior stakeholders. Your new role As Executive Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective operation of internal governance arrangements, including Executive and Investment Committee meetings. You will work closely with senior leaders, providing high-quality secretariat support, maintaining governance frameworks, and helping to drive continuous improvement across the function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational governance experience-particularly within a financially regulated environment-to contribute to a high-profile organisation undergoing meaningful development. • Plan and coordinate Executive and sub-committee meetings, ensuring timely preparation of agendas, document packs, minutes, records and action logs., • Maintain committee calendars, membership details, and governance documentation., • Provide secretariat services across a range of internal committees, including investment committees., • Oversee the reporting cycle, including commissioning and collating papers., • Act as a key user and administrator for internal board portal software, ensuring accurate and compliant document management., • Support the development and upkeep of governance frameworks, terms of reference, and statutory records., • Assist with responding to Freedom of Information requests., • Contribute to governance-related projects and continuous improvement activity across the team. Desirable: Knowledge of Freedom of Information processes and requirements. Previous exposure to investment or lending-related committee environments. • 6-month contract, • 35 hours a week, • 30 days AL + bank holidays If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4779568