Company Secretary - FTC

Overview

We have been exclusively instructed by a well-recognised not-for-profit who are looking to hire a Company Secretary on a fixed-term contract through to March 2025. This is a very rare opportunity not to be missed as you will be joining at a time of significant change and transition. The role will report to a very credible Head of Governance in London and will be tasked with supporting the full range of company secretarial, governance, risk and compliance throughout the organisation. To thrive in this role, you need to have credible experience, strong communication and planning skills and an ability to advise and influence key stakeholders. For anyone interested in a new role, and wants to understand why this is such a rare opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Board of Trustees, Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team to provide senior level advice and support to ensure effective governance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements throughout a period of significant change and transition
• Work closely with the Head of Governance to ensure professional high quality central governance service is provided across the charity.
• Manage the end-to-end of Board and Committees
• Support the production of the annual accounts and annual returns with the charity commission
• Proactively propose plans for improving governance processes across the charity inline with the Charity Governance Code.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Significant knowledge of charity governance law and practices
• Good understanding of risk, insurances, health and safety, GDPR
• CGI qualified preferred but not essential

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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