Job Description

Are you a highly organised governance professional with a talent for precision and communication? Do you thrive in a role where your attention to detail, strategic awareness, and discretion help shape how an organisation is run?


RECRUITMENTiQ is working in partnership with a charity organisation who are seeking a Governance Support Officer to join our Business Services team, the central hub for corporate governance, people and culture, compliance, facilities and administration. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation's governance and executive functions, contributing to its smooth and transparent operation.

About the Role

As Governance Support Officer, you will:


Provide high-level governance and secretariat support to our Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team Ensure compliance with internal policies and Scottish Government standards Act as a key point of contact for governance-related communication between the CEO, Board, Senior Leadership Team and stakeholders Support the development of board papers, accurate minute-taking, and action tracking Assist in monitoring corporate and ministerial business relevant to our organisation Deliver professional executive support to the Chief Executive Officer, including mailbox management and task coordination

This is not a Personal Assistant (PA) or Executive Assistant (EA) role. It requires a strategic thinker with experience of board governance, governance documentation and an understanding of how high-performing organisations are run.

What You Will Bring

We are looking for someone who can work independently, prioritise competing demands, and thrive in an environment where integrity and professionalism are essential.

Key Skills and Experience:

A solid understanding of governance processes and best practice Experience supporting Boards, Committees or equivalent governing bodies Excellent communication and writing skills, including confident minute-taking Strong organisational and planning abilities, with the ability to meet tight deadlines Experience working with confidential materials and handling sensitive information with discretion Strong IT proficiency, especially in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desirable but not essential:

experience working in a Senior Executive Office or with Senior Leadership understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and risk reporting mechanisms

What We Offer

We are a values-led award-winning organisation that supports disabled people in Scotland and Northern Ireland to live independently. As a team, we are committed to inclusion, respect, and empowerment for the people we support, and for our employees.


Along with the information included in the attached job description, we offer:


Flexible and remote-first working A supportive and collaborative organisational culture Generous holiday allowance and pension contributions Ongoing professional development and training

How to Apply

Please share your CV and a covering letter by clicking apply now evidencing how you meet the requirements of the role as detailed in the attached job description.


As you would expect, we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives within our workforce. Our workforce is no different and we strongly encourage applications from members of minority groups and all sections of the community to apply.


We are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview for any disabled applicant who may wish to take up on this offer, where they meet the essential requirements for the role. In addition, the same applies to those applicants who are care experienced.

Closing Date

: 28 November 2025 at 12 noon


Interviews and assessment will take place week commencing 8 December 2025.