Senior Governance and Standards Officer
Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London (with hybrid working a minimum of two days per week)
About Us
With over 115,000 members in 140 countries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847.
We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion and encouraging innovation.
We are Investors in People (IIP) Gold accredited, which reflects our organisation's commitment to our employees who are a vital part of supporting our engineers.
We are now looking for a Senior Governance and Standards Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Role
As a Senior Governance and Standards Officer, you will provide high-level secretariat support to our Governance Committees, overseeing their workstreams and ensuring that their outputs feed into broader governance structures.
You will lead planning, arranging and monitoring of our Committees, acting as a subject matter expert, advising Committee Chairs of best practice and ensuring processes align with our values.
Managing the complaints and disciplinary process, you'll ensure compliance with by-laws and Regulations and support stakeholders with these processes.
Additionally, you will:
- Organise virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings and logistics
- Produce accurate and timely minutes of meetings
- Develop induction packs for new committee members and arrange training sessions
- Manage the complaints and disciplinary process
- Support the Governance Manager in delivering the annual corporate elections cycle
About You
To be considered as a Senior Governance and Standards Officer, you will need:
- Significant organisational skills and experience with a strong attention to detail
- A proven track record of minute-taking
- Experience of providing first rate customer focused service to internal and external stakeholders
- Strong stakeholder and relationship management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The Benefits
- Salary of circa £46,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Benefits including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance and private health cover
- Continuous training and career development
- A range of wellbeing benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised, customer-focused professional to join our prestigious institution.
You will have the chance to work closely with our committees and senior management, shaping the future of our governance practices and ensuring that our work aligns with our core values of inclusion, integrity, innovation and impact.
What's more, we are committed to your growth, offering continuous training and development opportunities and empowering you to refine your skills, expand your knowledge and advance your career in governance.
So, if you want to elevate your career alongside a supportive team, apply today!
The closing date for this role is the 23rd September 2024.
We regret that we are unable to reply to each applicant, therefore, if you do not hear from us within 28 days of your application for this post you should assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Other organisations may call this role Governance Officer, Senior Governance Specialist, Compliance and Standards Officer, or Corporate Governance Manager.
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