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Governance & Executive Officer
Full-time | Permanent | £28,000 – £35,000 | Northamptonshire

A leading further education college in Northamptonshire, known for its commitment to quality and community engagement, is seeking a Governance & Executive Officer to provide strategic administrative and compliance support to its executive leadership and governing board.
About the Role This is a varied and rewarding position requiring a high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will:

• Coordinate and support board and committee meetings, including governance events and seminars.
• Prepare, format, and distribute meeting papers and record accurate minutes.
• Maintain governance records and act as a key contact for governors.
• Provide timely and professional GDPR support, managing logs and updates.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, compliance tracking, and staff updates.
• Provide confidential administrative support to the executive team.

Candidate Profile We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong experience in regulated environments (e.g., governance, legal, compliance).
• Solid knowledge of GDPR and data protection best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a high standard of document preparation.

Interviews & Benefits Interviews will take place on 2nd March.
Additional staff benefits include:

• 33 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (20% contribution).
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Discounted on-site gym membership.
• Discounted nursery fees.

Next Steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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