Company Secretary - Devon, United Kingdom - Eden Brown Synergy

Eden Brown Synergy
Eden Brown Synergy
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Devon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Company Secretary (Associate Director of Corporate Governance)


I am working with an NHS trust based on the South Coast who are seeking to recruit a Company Secretary on an interim basis.


The post holder, as a senior officer of the Trust, will:

  • Be responsible for the delivery and development of excellent corporate governance arrangements, and discharge the statutory functions assigned to the Company Secretary by the Companies Act, working closely with the Chairman, Chief Executive and Directorof Corporate Governance/Chief of Staff to ensure that effective and compliant corporate governance arrangements are in place, and the Board are supported and operate effectively and efficiently.
  • Be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the Trust's decision making and reporting machinery, and for the formal administration of its affairs.
  • Support the Chief Executive and wider executive team in establishing and overseeing systems and processes to meet constitutional and regulatory requirements, including provisions to ensure compliance with the Trust's Standing Orders.
  • Provide professional advice to the Chief Executive, Board and senior management, sourcing appropriate legal and other specialist advice as and when required.
  • Ensure the effective operational management of the Board and its committees and working with the Executive Business Manager ensure good alignment with executive team and trust leadership group meetings.
  • Keep under review legislative, regulatory and governance issues which may impact the Trust and ensure that the Board is effectively briefed

Experience & Skills required

  • Management or leadership qualification, or equivalent experience
  • Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators or equivalent
  • Educated to degree level plus Masters/relevant post graduate level qualifications
  • Previous experience in a similar NHS role supporting boards and dealing with highly complex and sensitive situations OR able to demonstrate equivalent experience in another public sector
  • Experience of working with a range of internal and external stakeholders creating effective relationships
For further information contact Emilia from Eden Brown Synergy (Corporate Services Division) on

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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