Company Secretary & Head of Governance

We have been instructed to support a key client with the appointment of a part-time Company Secretary & Head of Governance.

The holder of the post will lead the organisations Governance arrangements taking responsibility, as Company Secretary, for providing a full secretariat function, delivering an effective governance framework in accordance with legal, statutory and corporate governance requirements, and facilitating the provision of appropriate legal advice.

This is an 18 hour per week role, spread over 3 to 4 days (1 of which requires office attendance). The salary is between £47,000 and £51,000pa.

Dimensions of the Role:

• 1x report: Executive Assistant and Board Secretary

Key Contacts:

• Internal: Exco members, Heads of Functions & Managers; the Board of Directors.
• External: Companies House, legal firms/advisers, Charities Commission, current and prospective shareholders and other investors.

Other Requirements:

A need to work flexibly, adjusting hours on a week-by-week basis to accommodate the operation of the Board, Board Committee and Exco meeting schedules across the year. There will be occasional need to work longer hours to meet deadlines or to work outside normal business hours to ensure legal and company secretariat requirements are met on a timely basis. Normally expected to attend Governance Committee. Attendance at other Board and Committee meetings in London or Kent as required or in the absence of the Board Secretary.

Personal Specification, Attainments & Aptitudes:

Essential:

• 5 years Company Secretary experience
• Experience of managing legal relationships and facilitating the provision of legal legal advice related to commercial/charity law
• Financial Services experience is highly desirable
• Company Secretarial qualification
• Meticulous attention to detail; highly organised
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sound judgement and political awareness
• Flexibility and adaptability. Able to manage competing priorities and balance stakeholder interests alongside them

If this Company Secretary & Head of Governance opportunity interests you, please please submit your CV for approval now!