Company Secretary and Governance Support Professional - The De Curci Trust

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a part-time Company Secretary & Executive / Governance Support Professional to join The De Curci Trust. The ideal candidate will offer governance support and administrative functions, contributing to effective governance across the schools. Flexibility is key, with opportunities for CPD and training provided. Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday, 16 June 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance or clerking is desirable but not mandatory.
• Suitable administrative and PA skills are accepted from other industries.
• Willingness to partake in CPD opportunities and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerking support to the Board and Executive Team.
• Attend Board meetings, including some evening sessions.
• Ensure high standards of governance across the Trust's schools.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clerical skills

Administrative skills

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description

Company Secretary &

Executive / Governance Support Professional

Pay Band: 8

Part Time: 7.5 hours per week during term time; plus 15 additional meetings of 3 hours each (typically early evening); plus, the equivalent of 22.5 hours to be spread evenly over school holiday periods.

Salary (FTE): £35,235 to £37,937

Actual salary: £7,534.72 to £8,112.52

The De Curci Trust is seeking a highly organised governance professional to provide administrative and clerking support to the Board and Executive Team. The successful candidate will join a thriving and supportive Trust and, as Company Secretary, play a key role in contributing to high standards of governance across the Trust's schools.

Whilst experience of school governance /clerking would be desirable, we welcome applicants from other industries who may have suitable administrative / PA skills and experience. We believe in offering CPD opportunities for all colleagues, and relevant training would be available for the new postholder

The role requires flexibility to meet the needs of the Board, including some evening meetings, whilst offering the opportunity for some home working. Exact working patterns and arrangements can be discussed at interview.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the Trust for an informal discussion with the CEO or CFOO. Please contact Marie Grenfell, PA to Ms Spivey, to arrange a telephone call.

To apply for this role, please visit:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/16634/EDV-2025-DCT-97829

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday, 16 June 2025

The De Curci Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks, along with other relevant employment checks.

Completed applications will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.