As the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) rolls out governance changes, we have an exciting opportunity for a Committee Secretary to grow their corporate governance expertise within a world-leading government body.

About the CMA

We help people, businesses, and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. Our work is wide ranging, ambitious and often new and challenging.

The role

The Committee Secretary plays a vital role in providing exceptional secretariat support and governance oversight to our main executive and non-executive committees. Your key duties will include:

Handling the logistics of committee meetings, ensuring smooth operation and effective coordination. Providing briefings for committee Chairs, keeping them well-informed and equipped for decision-making. Evaluating and reviewing the papers and advising the Chair particularly in the context of the current roll out of governance changes. Collaborating closely with project teams, acting as their primary point of contact, offering guidance, and resolving any issues that may arise. Ensuring the production of accurate and concise minutes that capture key complex discussions and decisions. Collaborating with and advising committee Chairs on agenda setting and future work programs, aligning them with good governance practices, as well as our organisational strategy and objectives. This role also presents a unique chance for personal and professional growth, as you will also have the opportunity to gain an ICSA Level 4 Certificate in Corporate Governance qualification. This certification will provide you with a robust foundation in corporate governance frameworks and codes. It will empower you to navigate complex governance structures, proactively mitigate potential issues, and provide invaluable support to our organisation.

What you will need

You will have demonstrable experience of working effectively with senior management and building strong relationships across all levels of an organisation.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience of delivering accurate, well-drafted and clear records of complex, technical discussions in a secretariat or similar environment are also essential.

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to operate at pace, juggle competing priorities, plan and negotiate effectively are equally important.

What we can offer you

The CMA is a hugely diverse, rewarding and stimulating place to work - an opportunity to work for the public good and to stretch and develop yourself in doing so. We offer generous benefits, including an excellent pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%, at least 25 days leave (increasing to 30 over five years), and generous maternity/paternity leave provision. You can also take advantage of interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, and our extensive flexible working options.

To find out more about this opportunity and about working for the CMA, please click on the APPLY button.

Closing date for applications: Monday 15 th January 2024.

Like many other organisations, we operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives.

The CMA are an accredited Disability Confident Employer, and we are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.