Company Secretary

StepChange is the largest independent debt advice charity in the UK and we are currently recruiting for a Company Secretary reporting to the CEO and Chair.

This is a rewarding, exciting, new permanent role which offers a competitive salary with part-time flexible working hours.

Where you’ll work:

Hybrid working – flexible working from home, with a minimum of two days per month in the Leeds office; attendance at the London office for trustee meetings.

What you’ll be doing:

The role will

be responsible for the Charity’s Company Secretariat function
play a key part in the provision of guidance to the Board of Trustees and the Executive relating to legal, regulatory and mandatory expectations
driving high standards in corporate governance across all aspects of the charity’s strategic aims and the provision of its services.

A full role profile is attached to this advert.

What you’ll bring:

be a qualified CGI Company Secretary, possibly with an additional qualification in charity governance;
have experience of working as a Company Secretary and/or in a related management or senior administrator role; possibly with experience of working in such a role within the charity sector, and/or a financial services or similar regulated environment;
be able to demonstrate experience, knowledge and understanding of governance good practice and company law, ideally with additional understanding of charity law and governance;
be highly organised with attention to detail, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to build and manage relationships across all levels of the charity and with external stakeholders.

The rewards (pro rata for part time employees):

27 days annual leave this increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 5 additional days plus bank holidays.
The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
A personal career plan and ongoing training and development and support with role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications
Travel season ticket loans
Cycle-to-work scheme
Group pension scheme
Group Company Life Assurance
Westfield Health cash plan with employee discounts in high street shops
Vitality at Work health and wellbeing
Employee assistance programme
Access to financial planning and advice
2 days paid volunteering leave per year
Long service awards

Equality, diversity and inclusion:

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We’re always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It’s not just about the professional experience you bring – we’re interested in who you are and your potential. If there’s an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they’ll be happy to help.

This advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found.