At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead governance and compliance for Repton Group, ensuring effective communication and training.
- Company: Repton School, a prestigious institution with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Pension scheme, private healthcare, sports centre membership, and cycle-to-work options.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth across multiple schools.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on governance while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in governance, legal support, and HR processes is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Job Introduction
Repton School is looking to appoint a Group Secretary and Governance Lead.
The Group Secretary and Governance Lead is accountable for the provision of the Group Secretariat function, driving best‑in‑class governance, including corporate, charity and regulatory compliance and support to the Repton Group.
They will ensure systems are in place to communicate key updates and provide associated training, as well as manage the Clerk to the Governing Body services across the schools within the group.
Benefits
- Defined Contribution Pension
- Scheme Private Healthcare Insurance
- Sports Centre Membership (family)
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Location
Repton and Repton Prep, with occasional travel across RFS UK schools.
Contract
Permanent, year‑round role
Hours
- Full‑time - 40 hours per week
- Main Responsibilities
- Company Secretary & Governance
- Act as Company Secretary for the Repton Group, incorporating all entities including RFS Schools within the UK.
- Provide timely and effective governance and high standards of reporting.
- Act as a trusted adviser to the Board and senior executives on governance, charity and company obligations.
- External Legal Support
- Recognise when specialist external advice is required and advise senior management accordingly.
- Ensure there is a suitable portfolio of external advisers in place for advice on specialist matters, with relationships well maintained and cost‑effective.
- Regularly review the provision and quality of external legal advice and recommend changes as necessary.
- Own and manage the annual legal budget for the group.
- HR Support
- Provide hands‑on support as required for complex employment issues e. g. grievance, disciplinary, redundancy.
- Ensure for all new Governors, formal identity checks, right to work in the UK checks, DBS disclosure check or equivalent and completion of all declarations of responsibilities, or similar, as required.
- Other
- Continuously review and improve all processes and working practices to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Amend any relevant legal or governance processes in line with any changes to legislation, reporting requirements etc.
- Executive Leadership Contribution
- Effective contribution made to organisational decision making (operational and commercial).
- Demonstrable cross‑team working, willing and able to support peers and colleagues across the Executive, Operational and Academic communities, as required.
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Group Secretary and Governance Lead employer: Repton School
Repton School is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to developing talent in a supportive and dynamic environment. With state-of-the-art tennis facilities and a strong emphasis on employee growth, coaches are encouraged to enhance their skills while contributing to the school's legacy of sporting excellence. The vibrant work culture, coupled with comprehensive benefits such as a workplace pension and sports club memberships, makes Repton an attractive place for passionate individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of tennis coaching.
