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Minute Taker

Melton Mowbray Temporary £32,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
A leading UK-based food manufacturing organisation is seeking an organised and detail‑focused Minute Taker to support its Legal team on a temporary basis. The role provides essential governance and administrative support, ensuring meetings across legal, compliance, and operational functions are recorded accurately and professionally.
  • Work for a leading UK food manufacturing organisation.
  • Flexible temporary position with a competitive rate of pay.

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the FMCG sector. Operating as a medium-sized company, they are known for their commitment to delivering quality products and services. They are now looking to add to their team by bringing on an experienced minute taker on a temporary basis at their site in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

Job Description

Minute Taking & Meeting Support

  • Attend a range of legal, compliance, and governance meetings to produce accurate and concise minutes.
  • Capture decisions, actions, ownership, and key discussion points in a clear and structured format.
  • Assist in preparing agendas, meeting packs, and distributing post‑meeting documents.
  • Monitor and follow up on agreed action points with relevant stakeholders.



Documentation & Administration

  • Draft, revise, and format minutes to legal and organisational standards.
  • Maintain secure filing systems for agendas, minutes, and legal records.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Legal team, including data entry, document management, and compliance‑related tasks.
  • Uphold strict confidentiality and data protection protocols.



Stakeholder Coordination

  • Coordinate meeting logistics across multiple operational functions.
  • Work closely with senior leaders, legal counsel, HR, compliance teams, and external advisors.
  • Support the effective flow of information across the business.



The Successful Applicant

Skills & Experience Required for a Minute Taker

  • Previous Minute Taker experience within legal, governance, HR, or regulated environments (FMCG or manufacturing desirable).
  • Exceptional written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to summarise complex discussion into clear, actionable outcomes.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information.
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams) and digital document‑management systems.

Personal Attributes

  • Discreet, professional, and trusted with sensitive information.
  • Calm, focused, and able to concentrate over extended meetings.
  • Confident in dealing with senior stakeholders.
  • Proactive, self‑managing, and reliable.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary of between £32000 to £35000 per annum.
  • Free parking available on-site.
  • Hybrid working is available.
  • Temporary position offering valuable experience in the FMCG industry.
  • Opportunity to work in Melton Mowbray within a supportive team environment.
  • Potential to enhance skills and develop professionally.



If you are an organised individual looking for a temporary role as a Minute Taker, please apply today!

Contact
Chris Bownes
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6966375
Phone number
+441212309368

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Legal Secretary
Sector
Business Services
Location
Melton Mowbray
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Chris Bownes
Consultant phone
+441212309368
Job reference
JN-032026-6966375