Governance Officer

Location: Flexible
ContractType: Permanent
Hours per week: 21
Salary: £35,593 (FTE)
Closing Date: 6 February 2024
Interview dates start from: 20 February 2024
When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to.
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help children and young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. Join us and your skills will make a real difference to the lives of young cancer patients.
 About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Governance Officer to join our Corporate Assurance team and play a crucial role in the smooth operation of internal Board and committee meetings as well as support the work of the Corporate Assurance team more generally.
This is an exciting role that will work alongside a highly engaged and dedicated Board, to support Young Lives vs Cancer to have strong, effective, and adaptable governance.
You would be joining us at a really exciting time. Like many organisations, we are looking outward and to the future to understand how we can create a better future for young cancer patients, one in which the whole system of support around them works together, and no-one is left behind. Our governance must support and challenge how we do things, as we experiment with new ways to create impact, influence the whole system, and importantly –fund this vital work.
The Governance Officer is responsible for managing governance administration tasks essential for the organisation’s governance processes to run efficiently and effectively. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple responsibilities and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
The purpose of this role is to maximise the effectiveness of Young Lives vs Cancer’s corporate governance:
•Providing high quality and proactive support to the CEO and Chair of Board of Trustees to enable smooth and strong governance.
•Being the operational Governance support for the Board of Trustees and its committees ensuring that they operate effectively.
•Supporting the effective working of the Board of Trustees and Executive Team and undertaking specific projects relating to governance requirements.
•Managing, leading and administrating the organisational Governance calendar and procedures
•Supporting as required corporate administrative processes, ensuring compliance and best practice
Young Lives vs Cancer is open to and in support of flexible working. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at interview stage with you.
This role can be home (UK based), office based (in either our London or Bristol office) or hybrid. Please note that the successful candidate will need to attend all Board meetings, some committee meetings and some away days in person. On occasion, overnight stays will be required. A schedule of provisional dates for next year has been included in this advert.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
•Corporate governance experience gained in a charity/ public sector setting or other similar environment
•An understanding of governance planning and monitoring
•Experience of compliance reporting and corporate governance including development and reviewing policy and regulatory change
•An understanding of risk management frameworks, identifying and managing risk and related controls
•The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders and a high level of emotional intelligence, both in spoken and written communications
Diversity declaration
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. 
We are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. We are passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation, as well as reflective of the diverse children and young people we support. Click here to find out more about our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy. 
Accessibility
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.  Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.
What we offer
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual and family/ caring leave entitlements, enhanced pension and employee savings scheme. To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
If you join us, you will be part of a community that is committed make a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer. Young Lives vs Cancer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
You may also have experience in the following: Compliance Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Coordinator, Policy and Compliance Analyst, Corporate Governance Coordinator, Ethics and Compliance Officer, Risk and Compliance Manager, Governance and Policy Advisor, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Corporate Compliance Analyst, Legal and Governance Coordinator, etc.
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