Part Time Assistant Company Secretary (8 month Contract)

Edinburgh Temporary £47,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking for an Assistant Company Secretary for their unique and very well known organisation 8 month contract 3 days a week
  • Edinburgh
  • 3 days and scope for hybrid

About Our Client

Governance Structure Project:

  • Drafting key governance documents such as terms of reference, schemes of delegation, roles and responsibilities, in alignment with constitutional requirements, charity law, and governance best practices.



Secretariat Support:

  • Assist the Society Secretary in the effective coordination of governance activities across the organisation and its subsidiaries.
  • Maintain accurate trustee records, and manage the archive of Board and Committee papers, minutes, and other governance documents and processes.



Additional Duties:

  • Assist the Society Secretary in the implementation of governance-related audit recommendations.
  • Support the Society Secretary in arranging the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Job Description

  • Qualified or part-qualified member of the Chartered Governance Institute (CGIUK), with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar governance role.
  • Proven experience in researching governance requirements and drafting key documents such as policies, terms of reference, delegated authorities, and other governance-related materials.
  • Strong knowledge of data protection requirements and the ability to implement risk management frameworks (desirable).
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Experience using electronic board or meeting portals (desirable).



Other Desirable Skills:

  • Proactive with excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all governance documentation and processes.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with senior management, trustees, and key stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

A candidate with a co-sec background

What's on Offer

A competitive salary - up to £50,000 pro rata

Contact
Victoria Natillo
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6686165
Phone number
+44 131 243 2919

Job summary

Job function
Compliance
Subsector
Compliance Generalist
Sector
Business Services
Location
Edinburgh
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Victoria Natillo
Consultant phone
+44 131 243 2919
Job reference
JN-032025-6686165