We are Hiring!
Join BASW and help shape our future.
This is an exciting time to join the British Association of Social Workers (BASW). As we embark on a new phase of growth and ambition, we are creating a range of exciting roles across business performance, finance, campaigning and sales/marketing to strengthen our impact and better serve our members.
You will be joining BASW at a pivotal moment. We are looking for talented individuals who share our commitment to social work and can help us build a bigger, stronger, and more influential association for the profession.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting contribution, help shape our direction, and play a key role in delivering our ambitions for members, the social work profession and the people, families and communities social workers support.
Our Governance & Administration Officer will provide administrative support across finance and operations (HR, payroll, facilities). Including providing secretariat support bysupporting preparation and distribution of papers, producing and disseminating meeting notes etc and maintain legal obligations and observe best Governance practices
This is a great opportunity for an experienced candidate who can demonstrate: -
- Experience in delivery of Governance functions and meeting administration
- Proven track record of successful coordination, high level administration and support
- Excellent knowledge of Sharepoint
- Able to respond calmly and effectively to changing demands
- High attention to detail
It would also be desirable to have
- Formal Governance qualification
- Knowledge of Governance within a membership organisation
- Experience using Convene software
Applications must be submitted by email using the application form no later than 9am 21st September 2026 to sara.hickin@basw.co.uk . We do not accept CV’s.
Short-listed applicants will then be invited to an interview on 30th September 2026
However, we may interview or close the process early if we have suitable candidates.