Interim Head of Governance & Company Secretary

Interim Head of Governance and Company Secretary Salary: £54,486 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 21 hours per week/across 3 Days

Contract: Temporary

Location: Hybrid, with approximately one day per week in the London office (flexible)

Start date: Immediately

Duration: 3-6 months approx.

Are you an experienced governance professional looking for your next interim opportunity?

TPP Recruitment is supporting a national charity to recruit an Interim Head of Governance and Company Secretary. This is a senior, part-time position working closely with the Chief Executive, trustees and senior leadership team.

You will provide immediate support and stability across governance, company secretarial duties, regulatory compliance and risk management. The role offers 21 hours per week, with flexibility around the working pattern. 

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and trustee meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and actions
• Provide clear governance advice to trustees and senior leaders
• Maintain statutory records and oversee regulatory filings
• Ensure compliance with governing documents, charity law and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and review governance policies, frameworks and internal controls
• Manage the organisational risk register and support effective risk management
• Support trustee induction, development and Board effectiveness
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory changes
• Provide governance and project support to the Chief Executive and leadership team
• Support audit, due diligence and wider regulatory requirements 

About you:

You will be an experienced governance or company secretarial professional who can quickly understand an organisation, build trusted relationships and provide practical, confident advice.

• Governance or company secretarial experience within a charity, not-for-profit, public sector or similarly regulated organisation
• Experience supporting Boards, trustees and senior leadership teams
• Strong knowledge of charity law, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing governance policies, risk registers and statutory responsibilities
• Excellent minute-taking, written communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A collaborative, self-directed and adaptable approach
• High levels of integrity, discretion and attention to detail 

This is an excellent opportunity to provide immediate governance expertise and make a valuable contribution to a purpose-led national charity.

If you are available and have the relevant governance or company secretarial experience, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.