Description du poste
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when requiredContract: PermanentHours: Full time 35 hours per week – part time/flexible working will be consideredResponsibilitiesBoard Administration – manage and facilitate the smooth running of all meetings:* Preparation of agendas, papers, minutes and their circulation for meetings. * Booking teleconferences and venues, notifying participants of date and time and providing them meeting details. * Liaising with partner organisations on coordinating bookings, accommodation and logistics for physical and hybrid meetings. * Attending meetings, taking accurate minutes and circulating these in a timely manner as required.Planning and Coordination* Scheduling the meetings and ensuring that the specific constitutional conditions of the relevant boards are met. * Provide administrative support to the Safeguarding team on record keeping and meetings.Insurance* Coordinate and assist with the renewal and procurement of Sightsavers Group insurance policies, including life, medical, travel, liability and premises insurance. * Manage the record keeping associated with Sightsavers’ insurance policies and any associated claims.Governance, Compliance and Risk Management* Manage activities related to matters of organisational governance, including the outputs from internal and external governance reviews, changes in legislation, best practice and strategic direction. * Advise and support on matters of best practice in the area of Charity Governance. * Support the Information Security, Compliance and Legal teams on projects relating to data protection, information security and organisational compliance. * Support the Human Resources, Safeguarding and Governance teams to strengthen Sightsavers safe recruitment practice.Safeguarding and Audit* Assist the Internal Audit Manager and the General Counsel with the organisation and process of internal audits * Support on the collection and presentation of key documentation and information required for internal auditsThis is a highly varied and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.As the successful candidate you will have an active interest in governance, compliance, and organisational effectiveness, with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities, with a flexible and proactive approach. You will possess excellent organisational and communication skills.Skills and ExperienceEssential* Experience in managing, arranging and facilitating meetings * Event management experience (booking venues, accommodation and logistics for physical and hybrid meetings) * Minute taking experience and skillsDesirable* Administrative experience * Some prior exposure to governance, compliance, or administration (e.g., through volunteering, internships, or academic work). * Interest in international development and/or disability rights. * Experience working in a not-for-profit or similar environment.HOW TO APPLYNext stepsTo apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal using the link provided below:https://careers.sightsavers.org/jobs/1604?lang=en-usPlease note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW).We anticipate that 1st stage in-person interviews will take place during the week commencing 16 February, and the evaluation process will include a task and 2 stage interviews, to be completed by shortlisted candidates.Closing date: 1 March 2026As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.