Minute Taker

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.

Client Details

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.

Description

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Profile

• 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.

• 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.

Job 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!