Interim Head Of Governance And Company Secretary

James Stevens Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an Interim Head of Governance and Company Secretary for a small housing association in London. This role involves supporting board operations, managing governance structures, and overseeing committee activities during a regulatory inspection. The contract lasts 3-6 months, with a day rate of £400-£500. Candidates must have experience in governance and board servicing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a head of governance role or similar.
• Competent in governance administration and board servicing.
• Skilled in preparing board papers and minuting meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support board operations during regulatory inspections.
• Assist in governance structuring post-inspection.
• Manage board papers, minutes, and administrative tasks.

Skills

Board governance support

Minute taking

Governance structure review

Committee management

Job description

Overview

James Stevens Associates are delighted to be working with a London based Social Housing provider who are now looking for an Interim Head of Governance and Company Secretary.

Interim Head of Governance & Company Secretary

Small Housing Association • 3-6 month contract • Day Rate £400- £500 a day • Inside IR35 - Umbrella Company • 4 to 5 days per week • 2 days per week in office • West London based - close to Tube & Overground Stations

Interim Governance Position

• Head of governance level role supporting board operations during regulatory inspection due in Q4 of financial year
• To be clear this isn't leading the inspection (they have someone to do this) more so Head of Governance / Company Secretarial duties
• 3 committees
• Reviewing governance structure post-inspection
• Considering new Investment & Development subcommittee
• PA support available (moving towards half-time board servicing)
• Must be competent supporting board structures, minuting meetings, supporting board, board papers, minutes, and general governance administration