Governance Co-ordinator

As an Governance Co-ordinator, you will manage the preparation of materials, processing submissions and change forms, ensuring the organisation of the meetings, and that they run smoothly.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in small projects and activities which either focus on improvements to the overall governance process or the Strategic Business Planning team, giving you the chance to make a difference.

What you’ll be doing as an Governance Co-ordinator

• Quality control all documents circulated to the business, including but not limited to; Investment Committee submissions, meeting packs, reports, SAP data input.
• Manage the on-going maintenance of the Investment Committee Business Case and Excel templates and provide guidance to new users via training videos, lunch and learns, how to guides and one on one sessions.
• Produce presentations and other ad-hoc documentation upon request
• Ensure all controlled documentation is stored appropriately for auditing purposes.
• Contribute to building a high performing Investment Governance team.

Base location – Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading

Working pattern – Monday to Friday 36 hours

Necessary requirements for the role – This is a 10 – 12 month Maternity Cover Fixed term contract

What you should bring to the role

Essential

• Previous experience in a senior administrative role with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good stakeholder management: capable of balancing different organisations’ requirements
• Proven ability to take the lead in owning processes
• Highly organised and ability to multi-task to meet various priorities and deliver an efficient service to the business
• Able to work well in a team environment and build great stakeholder relationships cross functionally

Desirable

• Experience in formal reviews, such as audits, and involvement in a program of assurance
• Knowledge of corporate governance processes, terminology, and experience of project management practices advantageous
• Microsoft Office software proficiency (particularly EXCEL, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams)
• Experience in the water industry

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary between £32,000 and £40,000 per annum depending on experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.