Company Secretary

Job title:

Company Secretary

Company

Hoop Recruitment

Job description

Description Company SecretaryLocation: Cardiff (Hybrid working available)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £30,531 – £36,412 per annumThe Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced and professional Company Secretary and Compliance Manager to join a leading charitable organisation. This critical role ensures the delivery of robust governance frameworks and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will play a central role in supporting the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees to fulfil their duties effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong background in governance and compliance to make a meaningful impact in a respected organisation.Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Company Secretary, providing expert governance advice to the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior leaders.
• Coordinate Board and committee meetings, including agenda setting, preparing papers, taking accurate minutes, and managing follow-up actions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including timely submissions to regulatory bodies such as Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Lead and manage a team including the Health, Safety and Environment Business Partner, Facilities Manager, and Project Coordinator.
• Act as Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and organisational policies.
• Drive the continuous development of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure best practices.
• Oversee induction and training programmes for Trustees and senior leaders, enhancing governance capabilities.
• Support the COO in handling complaints, serious incidents, and lessons learned to improve organisational processes.
• Maintain oversight of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

What We’re Looking For: We are seeking a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification (Desirable)
• Chartered Governance Institute qualification (or working towards it).
• Extensive experience in governance, including organising board meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining compliance with statutory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of charity governance and relevant legal frameworks.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Why Join this amazing charity? This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role in a dynamic and meaningful organisation. You will work alongside a committed team, contribute to impactful projects, and help drive improvements across governance and compliance. If you have the expertise and motivation to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Expected salary

£30531 – 36412 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:50:44 GMT

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