Senior Governance Advisor

We're looking for a Senior Governance Advisor for a public sector organisation based in Newcastle (hybrid) on an initial 3 months contract, paying up to £500 per day (Inside IR35).

This is a hybrid role with around 60% of your time expected in the Newcastle office.

The successful Senior Governance Advisor will provide strategic and operational support to the organisation's top-level decision-making bodies, including the Board, Executive Committee and their sub-committees. You'll run the secretariat for a senior body, making sure meetings are well-prepared, efficiently run and clearly documented, and act as a key link between the delivery team and senior leaders. You'll also advise on governance matters, lead specific workstreams and help shape clear, strategic decisions.

You will need proven experience working with the following:

Corporate governance frameworks, principles and best practice

Meeting administration, including agendas, papers and accurate minutes

Senior stakeholder engagement, building credibility and influencing decisions

Project management skills and a delivery-focused mindset

Sound judgement handling sensitive or high-profile matters

Strong written and verbal communication under tight deadlines

Interested?

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