Board Secretary

Board Secretary (Maternity Cover) London Hybrid Working Fixed Term to July 2027 44,508 - 52,000 I am working on behalf of my client, who is seeking an experienced and highly organised Board Secretary to join their Private Office team on a maternity cover basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional to provide high-quality secretariat support to the Board, Chair, Chief Executive and Board Committees. The role will be central to ensuring that the Board operates effectively, with well-managed meetings, clear governance processes, accurate records and effective follow-up of decisions and actions. Please note: some travel may be required to attend Board and Committee meetings at different locations. The successful candidate will have strong Board and Committee experience, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to work with senior leaders and stakeholders at all levels. Key Responsibilities Provide a comprehensive and professional Board secretariat service to the Chair, Chief Executive, Board and Committees. Lead and support a small team responsible for Board and Committee administration and governance. Work closely with the Chair and Chief Executive to develop Board agendas, annual workplans and forward meeting schedules. Coordinate the end-to-end Board and Committee meeting cycle, including scheduling meetings, commissioning papers, preparing agendas, managing the Board portal and ensuring papers are circulated within ..... full job details .....