ABOUT THE ROLE
This newly created role reporting to the Chief Executive will ensure the Foundation and wider group, including a new Community Trust, operates to the highest standards of governance, compliance, and regulatory integrity. Providing both strategic and operational support to the two Board of Trustees and trading subsidiary.
Leading the development and oversight of governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with our rules and all statutory and regulatory requirements, and acting as the Foundation’s named Company Secretary.
This role also carries responsibility for overseeing the governance of our Scheme of Management, including its ongoing review and effectiveness.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and coordinate all Board, Governor, and Committee meetings, ensuring efficient and effective governance processes
- Preparing high-quality agendas, papers, minutes, and reports
- Advising Trustees and senior leaders on governance best practice and regulatory requirements (FCA, Charity Commission)
- Acting as Company Secretary, ensuring all statutory filings and records are accurate and up to date
- Maintain governance frameworks, policies, and compliance processes (inc. risk, conflicts, and safeguarding)
- Ensure alignment with the Charity Governance Code and Data protection requirements
- Support strategic decision-making, organisational planning, and reporting
- Build strong relationships with Trustees, Governors, and senior stakeholders
- Lead governance communications and reporting and manage annual meetings
- Line management responsibility
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Significant governance experience in a charity, not-for-profit, or regulated environment
- Strong understanding of Charity Commission, FCA, and Companies House requirements
- Experience supporting Boards and developing governance frameworks
- Excellent written communication and organisational skills, including strong digital and IT skills
- Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and sound judgement
- Confident influencing and building relationships at senior level
ABOUT YOU:
- Proactive, professional, and solutions-focused
- Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Aligned with our values: Collaborative, Evidence-based, Impactful, Inclusive, Supportive
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must include a CV along with a covering statement explaining why you are applying for the role. Applications without a covering statement will not be accepted.
1st stage interviews via Microsoft Teams, 2nd stage interviews in person
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application process should you require these, please contact hr@letchworth.com
Please note if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the published closing date.