Our client, a charity, seeks an experienced Company Secretary to join on a standalone, part-time, mainly remote basis to support their Board of Trustees and Executive team – reporting in to the CEO. This role is offered on a permanent and part time basis, working 3 days per week. You will work mainly from home, with occasional travel as required. The office is based in London (City) and some board meetings are face to face, so office attendance for those would be necessary on occasion. A full job description is available on request, but in a nutshell - The Company Secretary plays a vital role in ensuring corporate governance and compliance within the organisation. You will serve as a key advisor to the Trustee Board and Executive team, overseeing legal and regulatory compliance, corporate governance practices and company administration. In a regulatory environment that constantly evolves, the Company Secretary holds an essential role to help the Trustee Board and the organisation to navigate legal and regulatory complexities, uphold ethical standards and promote corporate sustainability and therefore requires meticulous attention to detail and a forward thinking approach. Ensuring that governance arrangements, processes and procedures are kept under periodic review to ensure the organisation operates best governance practice - including acting as a key point of contact in respect of governance with relevant external and regulatory bodies Maintaining all Statutory and Regulatory administration They are looking for robust, demonstrable experience as a Company Secretary, where expert knowledge and clear, reasoned thinking are essential. Experience in a complex, multi-sited organisation - previous experience working within the non-profit sector will be advantageous A good working knowledge of company and charity laws and applicable regulations A good understanding of regulatory environments
