FSB was established nearly 50 years ago to help small businesses and the self-employed achieve their ambitions. FSB is a not-for-profit organisation that’s run by members, for members.

Members get an exclusive package of great value business services including advice, financial products and support. These cover a wide range of benefits such as tax, legal and HR, local network groups and business banking.

We’re also the UK’s leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change which supports smaller businesses to grow and succeed. With teams across the UK, we work with governments, elected members and decision-makers to make real change happen.

We are currently seeking a Governance Officer to join us on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract basis. The main purpose of the role is to work to a consistent and professional standard providing excellent administrative, secretariat and professional governance support to the activity of the Governance and Data department.

What will you do?

This is an interesting and varied role. Within this role, your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing end-to-end secretariat support, including developing agendas and papers; the papers-out process; attending and taking minutes of governance meetings and data department meetings; and progressing completion of actions.
• Assisting with Governance meeting management including the arrangements for venues, and Board and Committee member travel.
• Providing administrative and governance support to the Governance department e.g relating to the delivery of FSB local volunteer elections, the policy volunteer appointment process and the AGM.
• Managing the generic mailboxes for the Governance and Data teams, including prioritising responses to enquiries/triaging requests.
• Drafting key Corporate Governance documents and procedures and presenting these to relevant Committees
• Supporting the maintenance of the departmental risk registers, and business wide policy log.
• Preparing and publicizing content for the Department's work on the FSB intranet.
• Supporting the department with EDI and ESG/CSR reporting and projects.

• Delivering training for Board and Committee members and staff e.g., on corporate governance matters and MS Teams.
• Acting as a point of contact for key internal and external customers including FSB members and volunteers.

Who are we looking for?

• An interest in corporate governance and company law
• Practical working knowledge of a company secretarial / governance/compliance
• Minute taking at committee and/or Board level
• Experience of supporting Directors or senior management
• A team player
• The capacity to work under pressure and respond promptly and proactively
• Experience using Sharepoint, MS Teams and MS Office

Job details

• Head Office, Blackpool within easy reach of the M55 motorway.
• Some remote working is acceptable.
• 35 hours per week.

In addition to a fulfilling career with FSB, you’ll also benefit from:

• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot*
• Annual Flex Pot* to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Group Personal Pension (GPP)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Health cash plan*
• Critical illness and income protection insurance*
• Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders
• Free On-site parking (Blackpool)

• Applicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms

How to apply

All applications to be received by 28 May 2023. Any applications received after this date will be held on file for a maximum of 6 months and reviewed if the first round of applicants are unsuccessful.

To apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria to HR.Recruitment@fsb.org.uk.

Additional information

All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.

As an equal opportunities employer, FSB is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees can bring their whole self to work. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply and join FSB. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact the HR department at hr.recruitment@fsb.org.uk.

Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email.