Interim Global Governance & Secretariat Lead

Plan International; Woking; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan International seeks an experienced Deputy Company Secretary to join the Governance and Executive team. This role supports the International Board, Members' Assembly and committees, providing governance advice and ensuring legal and constitutional compliance across Plan International and its subsidiaries.

You will work with senior leaders and governors across multiple countries, strengthening governance processes,Policy implementation and decision-making in a large, global NGO.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate governance, company secretarial, legal, compliance or related governance role.
• Experience supporting boards and senior decision-makers in international settings.
• Drafting minutes, board papers and governance documentation.
• Understanding of regulatory and constitutional requirements and governance policies.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and secretariat support for International Board, Members' Assembly and committees.
• Prepare agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions and action logs aligned with governance practice.
• Advise governors and senior leaders on governance processes and constitutional requirements.
• Coordinate governance with executive leadership for informed decision-making.
• Induct and develop governors with guidance materials and training.
• Ensure compliance across Plan International and its subsidiaries.
• Maintain governance records and manage corporate documentation.
• Manage conflicts of interest, confidentiality and related-party policies.
• Support governance compliance activities and regulatory reporting.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance systems and controls.
• Monitor governance developments and best practices across the organisation.

Skills

Governance expertise

Board support

Stakeholder management

Legal/compliance understanding

Secretarial experience

Job description

Plan International seeks an experienced Deputy Company Secretary to join the Governance and Executive team. This role supports the International Board, Members' Assembly and committees, providing governance advice and ensuring legal and constitutional compliance across Plan International and its subsidiaries.

You will work with senior leaders and governors across multiple countries, strengthening governance processes,Policy implementation and decision-making in a large, global NGO.