About The RoleWe have a fantastic opportunity for a governance professional to join the Society as a Senior Governance Officer. Reporting to the Head of Legal & Governance & Company Secretary, you will be part of the Finance and Assurance directorate. The role focuses upon delivering the best governance service to our Executive Leadership Team, providing dedicated support to their meetings. This role would suit a candidate who has strong governance experience, an eye for detail, an abundance of initiative and a commitment to achieving best governance standards.On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for the agendas and distribution of meeting papers for the Executive Leadership Team. You’ll work closely with our Chief Executive and Head of Legal and Governance to proactively plan the meetings. You’ll work with a team of Senior Governance Officers to ensure that matters flow through the Society’s governance structures to the Board of Trustees in a timely and effective manner. The role is fast paced, and you’ll be liaising with key senior staff across the Society to plan governance business. You’ll be an experienced governance professional who will ensure that the Executive Leadership Team’s meetings focus on the right issues to enable them to make the right decision at the right time. You’ll be a key point of contact across the organisation for Executive Leadership Team governance. You’ll have experience of working in a large organisation and understanding how decisions are made and flow through an organisation’s decision-making points.While an Executive Assistant oversees the Chief Executive’s schedule and personal arrangements, as a Senior Governance Officer you will be responsible for overseeing Executive Leadership Team meeting arrangements. It’s crucial that you are a team player to ensure these work seamlessly by working closely with the Executive Assistant. Demonstrating exceptional decision-making skills will be crucial, as on occasions, you may be responsible for making decisions on behalf of the Chief Executive relating to Executive Leadership Team business to ensure optimal use of their time.The role is home-based, although there will be a requirement to attend meetings in person, in the UK. Our meetings are held roughly around every fortnight in our London office, although they may travel to other offices around the country and may be held more frequently.The Society is committed to improving the lives of those living with dementia and, as a learning organisation, has people living with dementia amongst its board and committee membership. We are committed to living our values and are looking for someone with a positive attitude, who is a passionate about good governance and making a real difference to everyone living with dementia.  About you

• You will need to be extremely well organised and self-motivated
• Considerable experience of providing high-quality support and advice to senior staff– including cross-organisational influencing, planning and delivery 
• Good judgement, flexibility, and a high level of resilience
• Able to think independently and work unsupervised.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Build credibility and trust with others by acting openly, professionally and respectfully at all times
• Experience of maintaining confidentiality and operating within discretion
• Proactive problem-solving capability
• Excellent minute taking skills.

About Alzheimer's SocietyDementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.Our ValuesWe are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.Equal OpportunitiesWe want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.''