Governance Secretary Assistant

• Annual Salary: £56,921 to £65,814
• Location: Leeds
• Job Type: Full-time
• Temp until end of April

This role is crucial in facilitating the smooth operation of the Board of Governors and ensuring all administration is carried out correctly and timely.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support the Secretary in advising the Board on their duties and responsibilities concerning the governance frameworks and legal requirements.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with legal advisors and ensure statutory returns are completed and submitted on time.
• Maintain a framework for sharing updates and best practices in education governance with the Board.
• Coordinate all correspondence relating to the Board and Committees, acting as a reference point for all enquiries.
• Manage the administration of Board-related and sub-committee activities, including setting agendas, convening meetings, circulating agendas and papers, and taking and circulating minutes.
• Ensure high-quality papers are drafted for the Board’s consideration and maintain a robust document management system for all Board documents.
• Support the Secretary in maintaining a Board member skills matrix, managing the recruitment and induction of new Board members, and identifying and meeting the training needs of all Governors.
• Ensure regular reviews of the Board’s and its committees’ effectiveness and manage the interface between the Board’s business and the internal decision-making structures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a similar governance role, ideally within the higher education sector.
• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment pertaining to higher education, including charity law and Companies Acts.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining effective working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Experience in managing confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in using governance portals and document management systems.

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