Governance Administrative Officer (part time) - Do you have strong administration skills?  Experience of working in a charity administration and governance? Able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines? If so, we are looking for a part time Governance Administrative Officer to join our team in Lowestoft!

Why Access Community Trust?

Access Community Trust promote social inclusion for the community benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.

Fantastic Company Benefits Include:

Competitive Salary: On offer is a salary of £25,935 per annum (pro rata) plus other company benefits one month paid sabbatical after 5 years' continuous service.
Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata), additional annual leave - one extra day per full year of service, up to five extra days after five years' service
Sick pay
Flexible hours
Employee extras such as: Cycle2work scheme, Personal Accident Cover, Cashback healthcare & dental scheme through Simply Health, with the ability to upgrade and add on dependants, 24/7 counselling helpline, including six structured counselling sessions, Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay (subject to statutory eligibility criteria), Company sick pay (12+ months service) and access to a wide range of store, leisure and travel discounts and much more!

About the role:

The Governance Administrative Officer will be deeply involved in our corporate governance functions, working closely with our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board of Trustees. Your contribution will be essential in supporting the CEO and Chair od the Board, enhancing the effectiveness of our team operations. You will help organise Trustee meetings, manage governance-related activities, and provide administrative support to various committees. In this role, you will be working up to 16 hours per week with flexible hours (including evening work to attend board meetings).

Main Duties and responsibilities:

Provide specialised administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team
Support the CEO and Chair of the Board in managing Board processes.
Assist in organising Trustee meetings and events, from setting agenda's, preparing Board papers, minute taking.
Updating Companies House and the Charities Commission.
Offer administrative aid to the Chair of the Scrutiny Committee.
Handle complex queries via phone or email.
Maintain efficient filing systems and electronic databases.

About you:

We are looking for someone who ideally has experience in charity administration and governance structures, although would consider candidates with strong transferrable skills with experience of an administrative role with a range of stakeholders. You will be proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, with excellent communication skills.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: administration, charity, Governance, health, wellbeing, community, communication, inclusion, society, care, support

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