Head of Company Secretariat and Governance (12-14 month FTC Maternity)

Head of Company Secretariat and Governance (12 -14 month FTC Maternity Cover) – Property Management

London/Hybrid

£Competitive

We’ve been instructed by a well renown property business looking to recruit a Head of Company Secretariat and Governance to cover maternity leave, based in their London offices 3 days a week, and reporting to the CEO with a dotted line to the Chair. This is a very interesting organisation that has a number of interesting projects with a strong social purpose and good governance standards. You will be responsible for providing governance advice to the Board and Committees and managing the team across all aspects of corporate governance and company secretarial tasks. The company has a very strong company culture and governance is very well respected. The ideal candidate will possess strong company secretarial experience and have exceptional EQ to work very closely with the SLT on a regular basis. If you have these traits, and have management experience then please reach out to hear more, this one is not to be missed.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide first-class governance advisory support to the Board and Committees.
• Responsible for running the company secretarial team ensuring high standards are maintained and junior members are mentored.
• Work closely with the Chair and Chief Executive in preparation for meetings.
• Ensure compliance is maintained with respect to regulatory requirements.
• Review and update terms of reference
• Lead in the preparation and creation of the governance section of the annual report

Experience and qualifications

• Exceptional stakeholder management experience
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Experience leading teams
• An ability to act strategically
• Exceptional UK Corporate Governance Code knowledge

At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed both internally and for the roles we recruit for. If you require any adjustments to facilitate your application process, please let us know.

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