Governance Officer Part-time – 30 hours per week Salary - £34,000 - 38,000 per annum/pro-rata (depending on experience) Location – Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire The Epilepsy Society is seeking a progressive and ambitious Governance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in governance but looking to develop their existing skills and grow within the organisation. This is a brand new post, you will be assisting Company Secretary by providing governance, risk and compliance support including organising the Board of Trustees’, Board sub-committees’ meetings and annual calendars as well as assisting with internal Corporate Services projects. You will be joining our friendly Corporate Services team. The role will be based on 4 days a week, 30 hours per week but a flexible work schedule could be considered for the right candidate. The Society offers a hybrid approach. This post will have a pro rata equivalent of 2.5 days a week to be office based in Chalfont St Peter. The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.) Some information about us Epilepsy Society’s Vision is a full life for everyone affected by epilepsy. We want everyone affected by epilepsy to have the best opportunity for a full life – as free from seizures as possible. We set out to make a difference to every person affected by epilepsy whatever their background, however seriously it affects them, and whether they have the condition themselves or are close to someone with epilepsy. The charity’s mission is: “To enhance the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy by promoting public awareness and education, by undertaking research and by delivering specialist medical care and support services.” What you'll receive in return You will be part of a friendly and professional team who work at the Society. We will offer you a competitive salary, a generous holiday entitlement (27 days plus bank holidays) with the ability to buy and sell annual leave, a generous Employee Referral Scheme, Length of Service awards, access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers, a Staff Recognition Scheme, excellent training and development opportunities, as well as all annual fees for professional bodies covered (where applicable) and the chance to make a difference to the lives of people with epilepsy. We also have a generous group pension scheme, life assurance and an Employee Assistant Programme (with a confidential helpline to provide you with any support you might need). On-site, there is plenty of free car parking, a Café and beautiful grounds to work in and be surrounded by. If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so attaching your CV and a brief covering letter detailing your key skills and how they could apply to the role. A DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants: please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you would like more information, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01494 601 366 or send an email to recruitmentepilepsysociety.org.uk.