Governance Assistant

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. The Role: Oxfam Great Britain is looking for a Governance Assistant. This role sits at the heart of the governance function of Oxfam providing high-level support to the Senior Governance Officer and Board of trustees, which includes administration and coordination of meetings and preparing of documents that all enable Oxfam and its people to deliver impact in the poorest parts of the world. What we are looking for: We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience with excellent organisational skills and an ability to produce agendas and minutes from complex meetings. Be a self-starter with a solution focused approach whilst being able to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing demands. Have an aptitude for using systems, including those used for effective communications, office and knowledge management. We offer: We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. This role will give you an opportunity to play a vital role in enabling effective and efficient decision making within Board and committee meetings. To work with a range of passionate individuals also seeking to end the justice of poverty whilst developing knowledge of the governance cycle and regulatory requirements of a large charity. From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here. Flexfam: We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work as an internal secondment or job share. How to apply: As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.