Governance Assistant

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is looking to recruit a part-time Governance Assistant to act as Secretary to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s Board of Trustees, its Committees, consultative Council and the Trust’s independent trading company, SBT Trading Ltd (SBTT).

This is an exciting time to join the Trust as we embark on the delivery of an ambitious new vision as a contemporary museum with global reach and purpose with Shakespeare at the heart of all we do.

As Governance Assistant you will provide confidential administrative support to the Board of Trustees and its Committees, including preparation for and the management and recording of meetings, plus the organisation of related events. You will ensure compliance with charity/company legislation and the terms of governing documents and be responsible for collection of Board data.

You will support the Board across its annual calendar of Board, Committee, consultative Council and trading company meetings, plus away days and ad hoc events. You will work closely with the Executive Assistant in supporting the senior team to ensure that Board reporting expectations are met.

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience of supporting a Board of Trustees, Directors or Governors and proven administrative, secretarial, IT and planning abilities. You will have a good understanding of and be able to advise on the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trustees/company directors. You will be reliable and discreet, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and independently and possess strong initiative. You will have a good attention to detail, be methodical, organised, calm under pressure and keen to ‘make things happen’.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 4 April 2024, first stage interviews will take place on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 April 2024 and final interviews will take place on Tuesday 23 April 2024.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and building a diverse and representative workforce.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Henley Street, CV37 6QW

Reference ID: ATS 473