Company Secretary with knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements for charitable companies, implementing policies and systems to ensure compliance and good knowledge of GDPR, is required for a well-established global organisation based in Rugby, Warwickshire, West Midlands.SALARY: £51,969 per annum + BenefitsLOCATION: Hybrid a mix of office-based work in Rugby, Warwickshire and working from homeJOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent will consider Part-TimeWORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week (hours are negotiable)JOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Company Secretary with knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements for charitable companies, implementing policies and systems to ensure compliance and good knowledge of GDPR.Working as the Company Secretary you will support all the organisations entities and subsidiaries in proving effective and efficient legal, governance and operational support .As the Company Secretary your role will support the Board and Senior Management by keeping abreast of developments in the legal and regulatory environment and acting as focal point for providing/security specialist advice to support decision making .The role also manages and develops several internal systems.DUTIESYour duties as a Company Secretary will include:Oversight and management of UK legal budgetEnsure that all legal registrations for all offices and subsidiaries are maintained and that relevant documents are available to key staff and governance bodiesEnsure all returns to Companies House/Charity Commission are made and that Board/Committees sign off as neededMaintain statutory registers including register of members, register of People with Significant Control, Register of Directors (including residential addresses), register of secretaries and register of chargesProvide specialist support to GLT, Chair of Board of Trustees and Chair of Finance, Audit and Risk Committee in relation to governance, legal and regulatory compliance. The role will act as secretary to FARMaintain lists and records of staff and trustees holding Powers of Attorney and ensure that these are renewed or replaced as neededProvide governance information for the Annual Report, statutory audits and other purposesWork with the Executive Assistant to the CEO to ensure that Admin Control is up to date and incorporates all of the aboveStay abreast of legal and regulatory changes and notify relevant staff of any implicationsOversight of the Annual Legality QuestionnaireLead on annual review of insurance requirements to ensure insurance needs are met whist delivering good value for moneyProvide support on projects relating to charity governance e.g., development of Governance manual, Governance self-assessments and GDPRContribute to the monitoring of GDPR compliance as a member of the GDPR management teamSupport the trustees to administer the Defined Benefit pension scheme as requestedCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSEssentialKnowledge of legal and regulatory requirements for charitable companies and experience of developing and implementing policies and systems to ensure complianceGood knowledge of GDPR with ability to develop robust systems to share and protect personal dataOrganised, thorough and with good attention to detailHighly numerate with a strong capacity to analyse and utilise complex dataStrong team working with the confidence to seek advice from expertise elsewhereStrong IT skills including the ability to specify or design new systemsDesirableA background in international development including some time spent working overseasA good understanding of the role of internal audit, finance and other key departmentsWHY JOIN?The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working these are just some of the reasons why the organisation is a great place to work.Their open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby near to the train station.In addition, the organisation offers the following benefits:Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week27 days holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidaysHybrid/flexible working optionsPension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes a minimum of 5%Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leaveLife assurance (3 x annual salary)Bike to Work schemeADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe organisation treats all applications for employment fairly, regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability.The organisation is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.The organisation has the right to close applications earlier than the specified date. Please be advised that if you do not hear within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.APPLY TODAYBy submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P12811Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Rugby, Warwickshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.Legal Compliance Regulatory Compliance Legal GovernanceAWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.AWD-IN-SPJTPBN1_UKTJ