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Committee Secretary/ OfficerTemp to perm, paying £35 000 (£19.23 per hour). Working 35 hours per week. Hybrid, 1 to 2 days in the office. The rest remote, working from home. The office’s are near to Elephant and Castle.This role sits at the heart of the organisation’s decision-making. Working closely with the Governance Manager and Head of Governance. The Committee Secretary/Officer ensures Council and Committee meetings run smoothly, decisions are well-supported and governance processes meet best-practice standards.You will provide high-quality secretariat support, act as a trusted point of contact for members and help strengthen effective corporate governance across the organisation.Organise Council and Committee meeting cycles and ensure papers are published accurately and on time.Act as Committee Secretary for allocated Committees and working groups.Including preparing agendas and papers, attending meetings and producing accurate minutes.Brief Chairs and members on agendas, actions and procedural matters.Ensure decisions are clearly communicated, actions are tracked and progress is followed up.Support the development and continuous improvement of governance processes and best practice.Provide professional support to Council and Committee members, responding to queries and escalating issues as required.Coordinate the annual Council and Committee member appraisal process.Support public appointments campaigns and related administration.Maintain governance records, systems, inboxes and financial administration (expenses, invoices, purchase orders).