Company Secretary

Company Secretary

Based: Canterbury or London hybrid *

Salary:  circa £12,000 per annum (This is a pro-rated amount of circa £60,000 full time equivalent)

Hours:  7.5 hours, 1 day per week

Do you have advanced experience working as a company secretary or in a similar corporate governance role?

Have you got an understanding of corporate governance best practices and compliance requirements?

Do you have a diplomatic approach and the confidence to provide support to senior staff and board members?

Then apply for our Company Secretary role!

*This role can be based in either our Canterbury or London Office and home. Attendance in either office will be required when needed for business meetings, events or training.

Role Overview:

This role is key in ensuring effective corporate governance arrangements are in place that fulfil the requirements of the Institutions Royal Charter and By-Laws, and any other corporate rules and regulations as may be applicable to the group of companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Secretary to the Board of Governors, Audit Committee, Remuneration & Nominations Committee.
• Guide the Chairman and Board on their responsibilities under the rules and regulations to which they are subject and on how those responsibilities should be discharged.
• Ensure that effective procedures are in place for the preparation and conduct of meetings and any post-meeting actions.
• Provide support and guidance to members of the Board and the Senior Executive Team on all matters of corporate governance.
• Assist with the production of the institutions annual report, reviewing non-financial aspects.
• Ensure good information flows within the Board and its Sub-Committees and between senior management, as well as facilitating induction and assisting with professional development as required.

Skills and Qualification:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working as a company secretary or in a similar corporate governance role.
• Understanding of corporate governance best practices and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with board members, senior executives, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop new and review existing constitutional provision
• Strong administrative skills and an aptitude for using IT software including Microsoft Office and SharePoint

We support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

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To apply please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role. Please note that CVs without a covering letter will not be considered.

Please note that depending on number of CVs we receive; we may close the advert early. Due to the high volumes we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful.

As part of your salary and benefits package, you’ll receive:

• Buddy scheme
• Buying and selling of annual leave (discretionary and decided on an annual basis)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous holiday entitlements, which increase after 2 years service and after 5 years’ service
• Employee assistance scheme
• Employee Volunteering Scheme allowing one free day per year for volunteering
• Exceptional absence days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free eyesight tests and vouchers towards the purchase of glasses
• Life insurance
• Mentor scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Onboarding Promise
• Paid time off for appointments
• Pension plan
• Perkbox membership offering employee benefits and discounts
• Private Medical insurance (dependent on job family)
• Season ticket and health club interest-free loans (after successful probation)
• Service recognition
• Social activities
• Training and development opportunities
• ImpAct group (focusing on sustainability)
• Social Committee (events include bowling, karaoke, games nights, quizzes and Summer and Christmas parties)
• Wellbeing Group ( We have worked towards a Wellbeing commitment and activities have included Pilates; Massages; Mindfulness; celebrated Mental Health Week; Breakfast Mornings;  Tea and Cake afternoons etc.)
• Business Member with The Marlowe Theatre

Closing date: Tuesday 16 April

Interviews:   TBC