Role: Senior Governance Advisor REF 107675
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Hybrid/Newcastle – 60% in office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: BPSS
About the Role
Spinwell is recruiting for a Senior Governance Advisor an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting high-level governance arrangements, including for the Board, ExCo and their sub-boards and committees.
- You’ll help design and implement best practice governance processes
- Acting as a key liaison point between the client Delivery Team and client’s senior leaders, including the CEO, Chair, NEDs and Directors
- Running the secretariat for a top-level body, ensuring meetings are well-prepared, efficiently delivered and clearly documented to support effective and transparent decision-making
- Advising teams, Directors and the CEO on governance matters and supporting the development of clear, strategic decisions
- Leading specific workstreams and contributing to team-planning, remaining adaptable and focused amid shifting priorities
- Fostering a positive, inclusive team culture, role-modelling supporting behaviours and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
Essential Skills and Experience
- 2 years Corporate Governance experience
- Project management skills and mindset
- Stakeholder engagement at a senior level across the business
- Experience supporting governance functions with a good understanding of governance frameworks, principles and best practices.
- Strong experience administering meetings, including preparing agendas and papers; drafting accurate minutes and coordinating timely follow-up
- Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure, managing competing demands and tight deadlines with attention to detail and clarity
- Sound judgement in handling sensitive or high-profile matters, offering practical well-reasoned advice that balances strategic and operational considerations
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders, building credibility and influencing decisions through effective communication and collaboration
- A professional, empathetic and inclusive approach with the emotional intelligence to navigate complex or emotive issues with empathy and integrity.
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