Governance Officer / Company Secretary

Oxford City Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Oxford is seeking a Governance Officer to ensure effective operations within the OCHL group. This role involves providing expert advice on corporate governance and compliance with statutory regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with a strong grasp of UK company law and best practices. Salary is £51,717 per annum, and the role is on a part-time basis, allowing for flexibility in hours. Employee benefits include 29 days holiday, a pension scheme, and more.

Benefits

29 days holiday

LGPS

Subsidised leisure membership

Flex scheme

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Highly organised and detail-oriented individual.
• Strong understanding of UK company law and best practices.
• Awareness of Teckal Companies and related legislation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and compliant operation of OCHL group.
• Provide expert advice on corporate governance and regulatory matters.
• Support company secretarial compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of UK company law

Job description

Salary G9: £51,717 per annum full time (pro rata for part time)

Contractual hours 22.2

Basis Part Time

Region Oxford

Package 29 days holiday, LGPS, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employee benefits scheme, post-probation pay increment

Job category/type Permanent

Date posted 09/12/2025

Job reference 002749

Responsibilities The governance officer/company secretary plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective and compliant operation of OCHL group. They are responsible for providing expert advice and support on corporate governance, statutory and regulatory matters, and company secretarial compliance.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of UK company law and best practices. Awareness of Teckal Companies and the legislation and governance processes that surround them would be advantageous.

Interview date(s) 13 & 16 January 2026

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Roger Thompson.