Shareholder Unit Lead - Interim
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in the East Midalnds to appoint an Interim Shareholder Unit Lead to support the oversight and governance of the Council's portfolio of companies.
This is a senior interim assignment focused on strengthening governance, ensuring compliance across subsidiary entities, and supporting the Council's shareholder function.
What's on Offer
Day Rate: £250 - £350 (dependent on experience)
Contract length: 3-6 months initially
Full-time
Hybrid working - 2 days per week onsite
Start: ASAP / subject to notice
The Role
The successful candidate will support the administration and oversight of the Council's group of companies, ensuring appropriate governance structures, reporting arrangements and compliance controls are in place.
Key responsibilities:
Administering and supporting the running of the Council's portfolio of companies
Approving remuneration and expenses for Non-Executive Directors
Responding to queries relating to the company portfolio and shareholder arrangements
Preparing and coordinating papers for shareholder and governance meetings
Ensuring business plans, statutory accounts and key corporate documents are maintained appropriately
Supporting the Commercial Director, Head of Financial Management and Shareholder Representatives in managing the portfolio
Maintaining oversight of governance processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
About You
You will ideally have:
Strong experience in corporate governance, company secretarial, or shareholder oversight
Knowledge of Companies Act requirements and subsidiary structures
Experience operating within a Local Authority or public-sector environment
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and board-level representatives
A governance-led mindset with strong organisational and risk awareness
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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