Company Secretary - Slough, United Kingdom - Slough Children First

Slough Children First

Verified Company

Slough, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

18 month - fixed term contract. Prorated salary for 18.5 hours per week.
We are seeking an experienced Company Secretary to join our organisation, supporting us on our ongoing improvement journey.

The Company Secretary will be responsible for ensuring the company's compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate records and providing support to the company board and key stakeholders.

This is a new role within our company structure and allows the appointed applicant the opportunity to really make a difference to the young people and families of Slough.

Panel interviews for this role will be held on 5th April.

Main Accountabilities:

Corporate Governance

Advising the board of directors on governance matters and best practice.
Ensuring compliance with company law, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance codes
Overseeing the implementation of governance policies and procedures

Company Compliance

Filing statutory returns and other legal documents with Companies House
Maintaining registers of members, director, and other company records
Ensuring that the company operates within the law and complies with all relevant regulations.

Board Support

Organising and preparing board and committee meetings, including drafting agendas and minutes
Providing guidance to directors on their duties, responsibilities and governance matters
Facilitating communication between the board, management and key stakeholders

Administrative Duties

Managing company correspondence, including official communications and filings
Minuting all formal meetings to a high standard to ensure there is a formal record.
Maintaining the company's registered office address and handling correspondence related to it.
Ensuring timey distribution of highquality papers for all board and committee meetings

Legal and Regulatory Advice

Providing advice and guidance to the board and senior management on legal and regulatory matters
Remaining up to date in relation to company law and regulatory requirements
Liaising with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies as necessary

Education and training
ICSA qualified
(E)
Previous experience of working in a complex political environment
(E)
Previous experience of working in a stand-alone role
(D)
Previous experience of working at a company secretary level
(E)
General & Specific Knowledge

Ability to work autonomously
(E)
Possession of good communication skills and ability to engage with people at all levels (
E)
Meticulous attention to detail and highly organized
(E)
Flexibility and adaptability - able to manage competing priorities and balance stakeholder needs
(E)
Understanding of company law and regulations
(E)
Understanding of governance principles and best practice to support these
(E)
Awareness of risk management and the ability to identify, assess and mitigate these
(E)
Financial literacy - basic understanding of financial statements, accounting principles and financial reporting to assist in reviewing financial information and supporting decision making
(D)

Problem-solving abilities -being able to analyse complex issues and provide solutions & recommendations to resolve challenges faces by the company.

(E)
Continuous working to the highest ethical standards, integrity and maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of the role **(E)