Governance Co-ordinator

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£33,000 - £35,000 per year

About the Organisation

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families, and their carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so that the needs of people with MND, as well as everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by the wider society.

About the role

We are recruiting a Governance Co-ordinator to join our Governance Team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. This is a key role providing essential company secretariat support to the Board of Trustees, Committees, the CEO Office, and the Head of Governance & Compliance. As Governance Co-ordinator, you will help to ensure the Association maintains the highest standards of governance through efficient administration, effective meeting support, and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Governance & Compliance in providing an efficient and effective approach to the administration of the Board and Committees, including managing a calendar of Board and
• Committee meetings and preparing and distributing a timetable for meeting preparation in line with business and best practice.
• Support the smooth running of the Board and Committees, including canvassing and confirming dates, venues, undertaking logistical arrangements, including travel and accommodation for meetings, and providing administration support as needed.
• Responsible for providing end-to-end secretariat support to the Board and Committees, including Chair briefings, attending meetings, drafting minutes, and actions for approval by the
• Chair. Liaising with meeting members and others at senior levels on all aspects of Board and Committee meetings.
• Ensuring Board and Committee members receive papers in a timely manner, including preparing and collating, and ensuring the efficient distribution of papers, including proof-reading of documents and presentations for meetings.
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Governance & Compliance on the planning and running of the Annual General Meeting and Trustee elections.
• Support the Head of Governance & Compliance with the implementation of recommendations from effectiveness reviews, creating and reviewing standard templates, policies, and processes
• as requested in order to improve the effectiveness of the governance of the Association.
• Support the maintenance of accurate records on the Association through Companies House and the Charity Commission for England and Wales website.
• Manage the Board of Trustees SharePoint page.
• Undertake any other task relevant to the job purpose and ensure that all functions performed reflect the Association's mission and core values

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of Board/Committee administration, including minute taking and organisation of Board, Committee meetings
• Experience of working with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience in dealing with issues in a diplomatic and confidential manner
• Demonstration of strong planning and organisational skills
• Experience in building relationships at all levels within an organisation, using effective communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Proven experience of operating with considerable autonomy as well as part of a team, using a flexible and proactive approach
• Relevant experience in using Microsoft Office, including SharePoint, MS Teams, and managing hybrid meetings
• An awareness of the principles of good governance

Compensation & Benefits

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
• Access to the Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development

Working locations

• Home-based

How to apply

• Please submit a CV and supporting statement via our online
• To support an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. If you would like to apply via video or audio file, please send your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect, to [email protected]

Interviews

• All applications will receive a response once shortlisting has been completed.

Policies

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND: employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

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