Board Support Specialist - Corporate Secretariat

About the role

Barclays is recruiting a Board Support Specialist for its Corporate Secretariat team in Paris, France. The role provides administrative, technical and governance support to the Barclays Europe Board of Directors and its Committees, coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and tracking Board papers, and maintaining governance records. It suits an experienced Board Support, Corporate Secretariat or senior executive support professional seeking a career in Corporate Governance.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, meeting logistics, scheduling, room arrangements, catering and technology support
• Request and track Board papers, check quality and formatting, and support the timely distribution of meeting materials
• Maintain governance records in systems such as Diligent Boards
• Support the Board in corporate governance, risk management, compliance and sustainability, and on Board-led initiatives and Corporate Secretariat projects
• Manage risk and strengthen controls so that Board and Committee processes and records meet regulatory requirements and Barclays policies
• Build relationships with Business Managers, senior executives and stakeholders to deliver high-quality Board documentation
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion

Required profile

• Experience supporting senior leadership, Boards, Committees or executive-level stakeholders
• Fluent English and French (strong professional proficiency)
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and handle sensitive information
• Role based in the Paris office

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint
• Diligent Boards (or similar) is highly valued
• Organisation, stakeholder management, written communication and document management

What we offer

• Permanent contract with a minimum salary of 56k Euro (base salary only, depending on responsibility and experience)
• Eligibility for an incentive award
• Country-specific benefits for Barclays employees