Company Secretary - Part Time, Not-for-Profit

Company Secretary – Part Time , Not-for-Profit

£Competitive, London

Overview

An interesting, and quite rare, opportunity to work as a part-time Company Secretary for a leading, independent charity in the gambling industry has arisen. The role will see you providing governance and Company Secretarial support for the organisation to prosper in a time of growth; ensuring that it is aligning itself to best practice governance models. If you are qualified/part-qualified, or possess similar relevant experience, and are eager to take the next step in your career, then do get in touch. This role will report into the COO and will play a pivotal role in advising the senior leadership team including the CEO and Chairperson.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Work alongside key relationship holders in making sure that the organisation, via its Board and Committees, operate effectively and efficiently.
• Undertake a variety of company secretarial duties, including; managing and minuting Board and Committee meetings, lodging the annual report, preparing induction documents for new trustees and preserving correct records of trustee.
• Support the charity’s chair, CEO and COO on governance and company secretarial matters
• Assist the trustee Board and sub-committees, including preparing agendas, papers and minutes
• Give punctual Board, Committee and Senior Management Team administration including pre-reading packs, minuting meetings and updating action records
• Make sure that Company Secretariat services continually improve and adhere to best practice

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified/ part-qualified (or with equivalent experience gained in a legal or similar professional capacity)
• Strong understanding of charity governance law and practices
• Proven experience of providing quality governance advice and management support to Boards and Committees
• Experience of minuting and note taking
• Experienced in senior-level stakeholder management

Attitudes and Behaviours

• Willingness and commitment to the role and company which may include occasional overnight stays for training
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with, and influence, senior stakeholders
• Strong team player
• Meticulous attention to detail

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