Part-Time Company Secretary- Charity- Hybrid working
Location: Oxford- Hybrid
Hours: c.20 per week (flexible)
Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 FTE (DOE)
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to join a charity organisation in a part-time Company Secretarial and Governance capacity. The role blends board administration, trustee support, statutory compliance, and some finance liaison. It would suit someone with a legal or charity-legal background who is comfortable working in a distinctive and values-led environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Board Administration
* Schedule Board and Committee meetings, prepare agendas and papers
* Take minutes, track actions, and manage the governance calendar
* Support preparation for the AGM and other annual processes
2. Trustee & Governance Support
* Provide procedural guidance and promote good governance practice
* Coordinate trustee inductions and maintain trustee/member/conflict registers
* Ensure all core governance documents and policies remain up to date and accessible
3. Record-Keeping & Information Management
* Maintain secure, well-organised filing of minutes, decisions, and policies
* Keep accurate trustee and governance records
* Support compliant handling and storage of personal and sensitive data
4. Regulatory Compliance
* Prepare and submit filings to the Charity Commission (Annual Return, accounts, Trustees’ Report)
* Process serious incident reporting where required
* Liaise with auditors/independent examiners and manage trustee changes
5. Company-Law & Legal Support (where applicable)
* Manage Companies House filings and statutory registers
* Record and file constitutional changes and resolutions
* Support the board on core legal, compliance, and risk-management duties
About you:
* Background in legal, charity legal, or governance roles (property experience beneficial)
* Diplomatic, organised, and confident, managing a broad range of responsibilities
* Comfortable working closely with senior stakeholders in a mission-driven environment
Perks & Benefits
* £45,000 – £65,000 FTE depending on experience and qualifications
* Hybrid and flexible working to suit your schedule
* 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
* Varied, supportive working environment with opportunities to take on diverse responsibilities and expand your remit
* Much more!
If you are interested in this role, please do apply today, as this position won't be around for long!
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