Board Secretariat Manager

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - GBP 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An LGBT-focused organization in Northern Ireland is looking for a Board Secretariat Manager. This permanent, full-time role involves providing strategic governance support to the Board while managing meeting processes and compliance. The organization promotes diversity, particularly supporting women in STEM fields. Candidates will enjoy an attractive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working options. This is a great opportunity for those with a strong background in governance and information management.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Northern Ireland Civil Service pension

25 days annual leave, rising to 30

12 public and privilege days

Qualifications

• Experience in senior-level governance roles is required.
• Strong ability to manage Board business and meetings.
• Familiarity with Freedom of Information responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Board Secretariat function and ensure governance compliance.
• Prepare meeting packs and briefing materials for Board meetings.
• Lead the Secretariat Team to deliver a high-performing service.

Skills

Governance support

Information management

Data protection practices

Strategic planning

Job description

'Board Secretariat Manager role offering senior-level governance support'

'Salary range from £68,270 to £81,840 per annum'

'Permanent, full-time position with hybrid working option'

'Responsibilities include managing Board business and overseeing Freedom of Information responsibilities'

'Organisation supports women in STEM and is an equal opportunity employer'

Period of appointment: Permanent, full time

Protecting Northern Ireland’s energy and water consumers, today and tomorrow is what we do.

This is an exciting time to join us. We are expanding as an organisation to fully support Northern Ireland in meeting the challenges of climate change, the continued cost-of-living crisis and ensuring the continuity of energy and water supplies.

Electricity, gas and water are essential services that support all homes and businesses in Northern Ireland. As an economic regulator, it is our role to enable, incentivise and hold energy and water companies to account for providing the very best levels of service and price for consumers both now and in the future.

Board Secretariat Manager

Working as Board Secretariat Manager you will provide senior-level governance, strategic and operational support to the Board and Senior Management Team of the Utility Regulator.

The role leads the Board Secretariat function, ensuring high‑quality governance advice, robust compliance with statutory obligations and the effective operation of all Board and Committee processes.

The postholder manages Board business, prepares and co-ordinatesBoard meeting packs and briefing materials, oversees Freedom ofInformation responsibilities and ensures strong information management and data protection practices.

The role also involves executive support to the Chief Executive and Chair, together with leading the Secretariat Team to deliver a high‑performing, values‑driven service. The postholder plays a central role in corporate planning and ensuring a culture of professionalism, transparency and continuous improvement across the organisation.

General information

Northern Ireland continues to have an under-representation of women across STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) industries, we are proud to support women in STEM.

We are an equal opportunity and ‘Disability Confident’ employer. As people with a disability and those from ethnic minority communities are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would welcome applications from these groups.

We offer an attractive package including a competitive starting salary with stepped increases per annum, alongside a range of other benefits including hybrid working, Northern Ireland Civil Service pension arrangements and 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after two years) and an additional 12 public and privilege days.

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