Job type
PermanentLocation
BoltonWorking Pattern
Part-time,Specialism
Company SecretaryIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
£28,000 - £34,000
Part-time Company Secretary | Bolton | £28,000 - £34,000
Role Title: Company Secretary
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Working Pattern: Part‑time
Location: Hybrid / Greater Bolton area
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 DOE
Role Overview
This is a confidential appointment for an experienced Company Secretary to support a complex, public‑interest organisation operating as a wholly owned Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) and regulated care provider.
The role plays a critical part in ensuring the organisation maintains robust governance, statutory compliance, transparency and assurance. Acting as a trusted and impartial advisor to the Board, Committees, Chair and Chief Executive, the postholder will ensure best‑practice governance arrangements are embedded and continuously reviewed.
Key Responsibilities
Board & Committee Governance
- Act as Company Secretary to the Company Board, Audit & Risk Committee and Remuneration Committee
- Prepare and issue formal agendas, papers and statutory notices in line with governance timetables
- Attend meetings and produce high‑quality, accurate and impartial minutes, action logs and decision records
- Advise the Chair and Chief Executive on governance procedures, constitutional matters and statutory duties
- Maintain the annual cycle of Board and Committee meetings
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain statutory registers and ensure accurate, timely filings with Companies House
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, LATCo governance standards and public‑sector best practice
- Maintain and oversee key governance documents including:
- Articles of Association
- Scheme of Delegation
- Standing Orders
- Conflicts of Interest policies
- Manage annual review cycles to ensure governance documentation remains current and effective
Governance Framework & Effectiveness
- Lead the preparation of the Annual Governance Statement
- Support internal and external audit requirements
- Coordinate Board Skills Audits, Board Effectiveness Reviews and director development activity
- Support succession planning and transparent recruitment for Non‑Executive Directors
- Manage annual declarations, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality registers
Corporate Administration & Records
- Maintain secure corporate records, Board portals, minute books and official documentation
- Oversee the correct execution of contracts, seals and formal legal documents
- Act as the primary governance liaison with the Shareholder (Local Authority) and support shareholder reporting
Risk, Assurance & Compliance
- Support the Audit & Risk Committee with governance administration and reporting
- Coordinate updates to the Corporate Risk Register
- Support governance arrangements relating to GDPR, whistleblowing, safeguarding and regulated services
Stakeholder & Director Support
- Provide trusted, confidential and impartial advice to Board members and senior leaders
- Lead induction and governance training for new Directors
- Support transparent communication and engagement with shareholder representatives
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Knowledge
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Company Secretarial or senior governance role
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Companies Act requirements
- UK Corporate Governance best practice
- Board and Committee servicing
- Proven experience supporting Audit & Risk and Remuneration Committees
- Experience operating within complex governance structures, ideally public or regulated environments
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including minute‑taking at senior level
- High levels of professionalism, confidentiality, judgement and integrity
Qualifications
- ICSA / CGI qualification (or actively working towards)
- Evidence of continuous professional development in governance, legal or regulatory disciplines
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evening meetings
- Ability to travel between sites as required
- Appointment subject to a satisfactory DBS check
