Interim Head Of Governance And Company Secretary

James Stevens Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A London-based social housing provider is seeking an Interim Head of Governance and Company Secretary for a 3-6 month contract. The role involves supporting board operations during a regulatory inspection, managing governance structures, and overseeing board documentation. Competitive day rate of £400-£500, with a hybrid working model (3-4 days per week remote, 2 days in the office).

Qualifications

• Experience in governance administration and board support.
• Ability to minute meetings and manage governance documents.
• Prior experience in supporting governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Support board operations during regulatory inspection.
• Manage governance structure post-inspection.
• Provide board support including minute taking and preparation of board papers.

Skills

Governance administration

Board support

Minute taking

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

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