Board Secretary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Board Secretary to support the Board, Executive Committee, Chair and CEO within a regulated financial services environment. This high-profile role will suit an experienced governance professional who can combine strong Board administration, executive coordination and stakeholder management with a thorough understanding of UK corporate governance.

A successful Board Secretary will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of Board and Committee activity, maintaining governance records and supporting senior leadership with professionalism, discretion and accuracy. This Board Secretary position also offers exposure to international stakeholder engagement and senior decision-making at the heart of the organisation.

Day-to-day of the role

• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including annual governance calendars and meeting schedules.
• Prepare agendas, collate Board papers and ensure accurate and timely circulation of documentation.
• Attend meetings, take high-quality minutes and maintain clear action logs and follow-up records.
• Support the Chair, CEO and Board members on governance-related matters and administrative requirements.
• Provide Executive Assistant support to the Executive Committee, including meeting coordination and leadership team administration.
• Advise on governance processes and best practice within a regulated environment.
• Maintain governance registers, records and documentation to a high standard.
• Liaise with senior internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and professionalism at all times.
• Support regulatory, audit and compliance-related requests connected to Board governance activity.
• Assist with international stakeholder engagement, including liaison with contacts in Qatar where required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting Boards in a Company Secretary, Board Secretary or governance-focused capacity.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate governance principles and best practice.
• Previous experience within financial services or another regulated environment.
• Proven ability to manage Board and Committee processes, including agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence dealing with senior stakeholders.
• High levels of discretion, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across leadership teams.
• Self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Arabic language skills would be advantageous, but are not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work closely with Board and Executive leadership
• Exposure to a respected international financial services environment
• Broad and varied governance and executive support responsibilities
• Career development within a high-profile role