Governance & Board Officer

Governance Officer - 12 weeks temp 📍 Cardiff 💰 £19.89ph 🕒 Full-time | Temporary Are you an organised, politically aware administrator with experience supporting senior stakeholders, boards, or committees? We're working with a highly respected national organisation in Wales to recruit a Governance & Board Officer to join a collaborative corporate governance team at the heart of the organisation's strategic operations. This is a varied and influential role supporting senior leadership, board members, and governance activity across the organisation. You'll play a key role in ensuring meetings, governance processes, stakeholder engagement, and compliance activities are delivered to the highest standards. What you'll be doing Supporting Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, coordinating papers, and taking minutes Managing correspondence, diaries, and stakeholder engagement activity for senior leaders Supporting governance, compliance, and risk management processes Assisting with Freedom of Information requests and corporate enquiries Building strong relationships with internal teams, public sector stakeholders, and external partners Supporting high-profile events, meetings, and organisational projects Maintaining accurate governance records, declarations of interest, and compliance documentationAbout you We're looking for someone who is: Experienced in a senior administrative, governance, PA, or committee support role Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Skilled in Microsoft Office and administrative systems Able to build relationships with senior stakeholders professionally and diplomaticallyEssential Experience organising and minuting formal meetings Strong administrative and organisational skills Fluency in Welsh (spoken and written)Desirable Understanding of governance, accountability, or public sector processes Interest in the arts, culture, or public service sectorWhy apply? This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where your work will directly support strategic decision-making and public accountability in Wales. You'll be part of a supportive, values-led team with the chance to contribute to meaningful national work