Full job description

Interim Head of Governance and Company Secretary Salary: £54,486 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 21 hours per week/across 3 Days

Contract: Temporary

Location: Hybrid, with approximately one day per week in the London office (flexible)

Start date: Immediately

Duration: 3-6 months approx.

Are you an experienced governance professional looking for your next interim opportunity?

TPP Recruitment is supporting a national charity to recruit an Interim Head of Governance and Company Secretary. This is a senior, part-time position working closely with the Chief Executive, trustees and senior leadership team.

You will provide immediate support and stability across governance, company secretarial duties, regulatory compliance and risk management. The role offers 21 hours per week, with flexibility around the working pattern.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate Board and trustee meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and actions
Provide clear governance advice to trustees and senior leaders
Maintain statutory records and oversee regulatory filings
Ensure compliance with governing documents, charity law and regulatory requirements
Maintain and review governance policies, frameworks and internal controls
Manage the organisational risk register and support effective risk management
Support trustee induction, development and Board effectiveness
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory changes
Provide governance and project support to the Chief Executive and leadership team
Support audit, due diligence and wider regulatory requirements

About you:

You will be an experienced governance or company secretarial professional who can quickly understand an organisation, build trusted relationships and provide practical, confident advice.

Governance or company secretarial experience within a charity, not-for-profit, public sector or similarly regulated organisation
Experience supporting Boards, trustees and senior leadership teams
Strong knowledge of charity law, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
Experience managing governance policies, risk registers and statutory responsibilities
Excellent minute-taking, written communication and organisational skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
A collaborative, self-directed and adaptable approach
High levels of integrity, discretion and attention to detail

This is an excellent opportunity to provide immediate governance expertise and make a valuable contribution to a purpose-led national charity.

If you are available and have the relevant governance or company secretarial experience, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you

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