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Corporate Services Manager / Company Secretary

Ekaya Housing Association

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 53,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Corporate Services Manager / Company Secretary. This pivotal role involves leading HR services, managing office facilities, and supporting board governance while ensuring compliance and embedding a risk culture. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional service to residents and stakeholders. With a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, this opportunity promises personal and professional growth within a supportive team. If you are passionate about governance and HR, this role is your chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

7% employer pension contribution
4 x life insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
25 days holiday plus public holidays
Health benefits

Qualifications

  • CIPD qualification or working towards it with a commitment to CPD.
  • Experience in HR support, governance, and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HR services and manage office facilities for effective governance.
  • Support the Board and Senior Management Team in delivering corporate services.

Skills

HR support
Governance knowledge
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Stakeholder influence

Education

CIPD qualification
Degree level education
Health & Safety qualification

Tools

Board report writing
Minute taking

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Ekaya is seeking to recruit permanently to the Corporate Services Manager / Company Secretary role. At Ekaya Housing Association we understand that providing the best enabling services is crucial to our success whilst ensuring a customer-centric approach to our work. We are working in an everchanging dynamic environment and understand the importance of ensuring our services meet the needs of our internal and external customers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a great HR/Governance professional who thrives on variety and a challenge. You will lead our HR services, manage our office facilities, support our board governance work as well as communications.

We are looking for someone to support the Director of Finance & Resources and Deputy CEO, the Board and the Senior Management Team to deliver effective governance, HR and Corporate Services, embed a risk culture and ensure compliance as well as strengthen the Association’s internal control functions.

To be successful in the role you will need:

  • CIPD qualification or working towards same with a commitment to CPD
  • Education to degree level or equivalent through relevant training and experience
  • Relevant Health & Safety qualification
  • Experience of providing Human Resources support to management and employees, including organisational change, terms and conditions, policies and procedures
  • A sound grasp of corporate governance issues and secretarial practice
  • Good understanding of regulatory environment and legal requirements of the social housing sector
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders
  • Experience of preparing and presenting reports to Senior Management and Board
  • Proficient in Board report writing and minute taking

You will be joining the team at an exciting time of growth and will be responsible for delivering an excellent responsive customer orientated service to Ekaya residents, tenants, other service users and stakeholders.

BENEFITS
  • We offer an excellent package, to include:
  • Competitive salary £52,670 per annum
  • 7% employer pension contribution
  • 4 x life insurance
  • Hybrid working
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 25 days holiday plus public holidays, rising to 30 days after five years continuous service
  • Health benefits
APPLICATION PROCESS

For details on how to apply, please hit the apply button above.

Closing date: 5 pm on Monday 5th May 2025.

Interviews and testing will take place on Thursday 15th May 2025.

For any queries or an informal discussion about the role, please contact recruitment@ekaya.co.uk

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