Governance and Public Affairs Coordinator

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

Tate Gallery


  • Job Title: Governance and Public Affairs Coordinator
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 14 Jun 2026

  • Location:

    UK-wide

Job Summary

The Governance and Public Affairs Coordinator is a key enabling role within Tate, supporting the effective functioning of Tate’s governance structures and contributing to the organisation’s public affairs and policy engagement activity.

Job Description

Working with the Senior Governance and Policy Manager, the Head of Strategy and Governance, and the Senior Public Affairs Manager, the role provides high quality coordination, administration and research support across Board and Committee business, and external-facing public affairs activity.

This is a varied role which offers a valuable opportunity to build experience across governance, policy and public affairs, working closely with senior stakeholders across a national cultural institution.
The Governance and Public Affairs teams sit within Tate’s Corporate Centre, supporting effective governance, strategic decision making, internal policy management and compliance functions across the organisation and stewarding key public affairs activities. Working closely with Trustees, senior leadership and colleagues across all Tate sites, as well as with external stakeholders, the team ensures smooth operation of governance structures, policy engagement and high standards of organisational integrity.

Job Requirements

Highly organised, with attention to detail.
Flexible, proactive, and solution-oriented.
Committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative working environment.
Passion for Tate’s mission and a strong understanding of the cultural and creative sector.
Interest in public affairs, government relations and/or governance.

Essential skills and experience
Strong administrative and organisational skills with experience supporting multiple priorities.
Excellent written communication skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with senior staff, trustees, and external partners with diplomacy and confidence.
Ability to work with confidentiality, discretion and sound judgement.
Strong digital skills, including MS Office, SharePoint and Teams.

Desirable experience
Experience in a cultural, public sector or charitable organisation.
Experience working with Boards, Trustees

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