Millfield School is seeking an experienced, highly professional governance specialist to join us as Clerk to the Governors and Compliance Officer. This is a senior, assurance focused role that plays a critical part in enabling effective, compliant and high quality governance across the School. About the Role As the School's governance professional and Company Secretary, you will provide authoritative procedural advice and operational support to the Governing Body, its Committees and the Chair of Governors, while also working closely with the Finance Director. With a dual reporting line to both, you will ensure that governance, compliance, policy and risk frameworks are well structured, transparent and robust. Key responsibilities include: Advising the Governing Body on its statutory, regulatory, safeguarding and fiduciary duties, and ensuring governance arrangements comply with the Governing Instrument, charity and company law. Planning and servicing Governing Body and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, high quality papers, accurate minutes, decision records and statutory documentation. Acting as Company Secretary, maintaining statutory registers and ensuring all Charity Commission and Companies House submissions are completed accurately and on time. Providing oversight of compliance, policy review, risk and audit frameworks, giving assurance to Governors that arrangements remain effective, proportionate and current. Supporting Governor recruitment, induction, training and succession planning, including safeguarding and regulatory checks. Advising on and supporting complaints, appeals and other formal panels, providing procedural guidance and liaising with external advisers where required. Overseeing subject access requests, data protection matters, whistleblowing arrangements and governance aspects of legal and insurance enquiries. Horizon scanning for governance and regulatory developments and advising the Governing Body on potential impact. This role requires exceptional judgement, discretion and confidence in working with senior stakeholders, as well as the ability to manage complex information and deadlines with precision. About You You will bring proven experience in governance, compliance, company secretarial, legal administration or a closely related field. You will be highly organised, credible and confident in providing clear, proportionate advice, with excellent written communication and minute taking skills. Integrity, professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters are essential. A legal background is desirable but not essential. Working Hours & Salary: Hours of work: Full-time, year-round role working 37.5 hours per week, 9.00am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Salary: Competitive, based on skills and experience. Closing date: 24th May 2026. Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Millfield School is seeking an experienced, highly professional governance specialist to join us as Clerk to the Governors and Compliance Officer. This is a senior, assurance focused role that plays a critical part in enabling effective, compliant and high quality governance across the School. About the Role As the School's governance professional and Company Secretary, you will provide authoritative procedural advice and operational support to the Governing Body, its Committees and the Chair of Governors, while also working closely with the Finance Director. With a dual reporting line to both, you will ensure that governance, compliance, policy and risk frameworks are well structured, transparent and robust. Key responsibilities include: Advising the Governing Body on its statutory, regulatory, safeguarding and fiduciary duties, and ensuring governance arrangements comply with the Governing Instrument, charity and company law. Planning and servicing Governing Body and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, high quality papers, accurate minutes, decision records and statutory documentation. Acting as Company Secretary, maintaining statutory registers and ensuring all Charity Commission and Companies House submissions are completed accurately and on time. Providing oversight of compliance, policy review, risk and audit frameworks, giving assurance to Governors that arrangements remain effective, proportionate and current. Supporting Governor recruitment, induction, training and succession planning, including safeguarding and regulatory checks. Advising on and supporting complaints, appeals and other formal panels, providing procedural guidance and liaising with external advisers where required. Overseeing subject access requests, data protection matters, whistleblowing arrangements and governance aspects of legal and insurance enquiries. Horizon scanning for governance and regulatory developments and advising the Governing Body on potential impact. This role requires exceptional judgement, discretion and confidence in working with senior stakeholders, as well as the ability to manage complex information and deadlines with precision. About You You will bring proven experience in governance, compliance, company secretarial, legal administration or a closely related field. You will be highly organised, credible and confident in providing clear, proportionate advice, with excellent written communication and minute taking skills. Integrity, professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters are essential. A legal background is desirable but not essential. Working Hours & Salary: Hours of work: Full-time, year-round role working 37.5 hours per week, 9.00am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Salary: Competitive, based on skills and experience. Closing date: 24th May 2026. Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.
Our client is a leading Barristers' Chambers specialising in criminal law, financial crime, health and safety, regulatory and disciplinary and consumer and trading standards law. Members act as both advisors and advocates in all aspects of their key practice areas both domestically and internationally. Chambers are seeking a Business Manager on a 12 months' Fixed Term Contract basis (maternity cover) to manage the administration of Chambers. The Role: Working within an established and dynamic team, this important role will maintain the efficient operation of Chambers' business, managing and delivering a broad range of functions, often with competing deadlines. To deliver this successfully requires a multi-skilled individual capable of demonstrating leadership and personal initiative. Main responsibilities include: Day to day management of Chambers finance and administration Financial Management Maintain and develop Chambers' financial management systems including monthly bank reconciliations within Sage Prepare a detailed draft annual budget Prepare annual draft accounts Prepare and present monthly financial reports for the Management Committee Liaising with chambers accountants regarding staff payroll Personnel Responsible for all employee documentation relating to HR, contracts, job descriptions etc Manage the Chambers pension scheme and health care scheme including enrolment of new staff, payment of contributions made through payroll and sourcing the best schemes available Ensure staff have annual appraisals, adequate training and development Assisting the Pupillage and Tenancy Committee with management of the Pupillage administration Marketing Supporting Chambers' marketing strategy, including supervision of Chambers' website and organising seminars and Chambers' hospitality, and assist the Senior Clerk and members of chambers individually in targeted marketing of solicitors and other professional clients Collating Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 submissions Building, Accommodation & Facilities Management Management of household & business matters: equipment; IT; printing, property management, services & suppliers Company Secretary Maintain Limited Company records file annual return to Companies House The ideal candidate will be: Used to dealing with high volumes of information and working to deadlines. Comfortable creating and presenting reports for use by colleagues and management teams. Highly organised, numerate and professional, with a can-do approach to work. Calm under pressure, punctual, reliable and flexible and a supportive team player. To apply for this position, please forward your CV to exclusively retained consultants, GRL Legal. Early applications are encouraged with initial interviews for suitable candidates taking place immediately.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Our client is a leading Barristers' Chambers specialising in criminal law, financial crime, health and safety, regulatory and disciplinary and consumer and trading standards law. Members act as both advisors and advocates in all aspects of their key practice areas both domestically and internationally. Chambers are seeking a Business Manager on a 12 months' Fixed Term Contract basis (maternity cover) to manage the administration of Chambers. The Role: Working within an established and dynamic team, this important role will maintain the efficient operation of Chambers' business, managing and delivering a broad range of functions, often with competing deadlines. To deliver this successfully requires a multi-skilled individual capable of demonstrating leadership and personal initiative. Main responsibilities include: Day to day management of Chambers finance and administration Financial Management Maintain and develop Chambers' financial management systems including monthly bank reconciliations within Sage Prepare a detailed draft annual budget Prepare annual draft accounts Prepare and present monthly financial reports for the Management Committee Liaising with chambers accountants regarding staff payroll Personnel Responsible for all employee documentation relating to HR, contracts, job descriptions etc Manage the Chambers pension scheme and health care scheme including enrolment of new staff, payment of contributions made through payroll and sourcing the best schemes available Ensure staff have annual appraisals, adequate training and development Assisting the Pupillage and Tenancy Committee with management of the Pupillage administration Marketing Supporting Chambers' marketing strategy, including supervision of Chambers' website and organising seminars and Chambers' hospitality, and assist the Senior Clerk and members of chambers individually in targeted marketing of solicitors and other professional clients Collating Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 submissions Building, Accommodation & Facilities Management Management of household & business matters: equipment; IT; printing, property management, services & suppliers Company Secretary Maintain Limited Company records file annual return to Companies House The ideal candidate will be: Used to dealing with high volumes of information and working to deadlines. Comfortable creating and presenting reports for use by colleagues and management teams. Highly organised, numerate and professional, with a can-do approach to work. Calm under pressure, punctual, reliable and flexible and a supportive team player. To apply for this position, please forward your CV to exclusively retained consultants, GRL Legal. Early applications are encouraged with initial interviews for suitable candidates taking place immediately.
Job Title: Board Administrator and CEO Office Support Location: London Salary : £16,200 - £18,000 per annum (FTE is £27,000 - £30,000 per annum) based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Part Time, Permanent Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced administrator with secretarial skills to act as the administrator for techUK's member Boards. The successful candidate will have strong secretarial and administrative skills, familiarity with senior relationship management, proficiency in MS Office, record keeping, good document drafting and communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Tasks required in the board administrator role: Organise Main Board and Membership, Finance & Performance (MF&P) Board meetings (four each per year), including arranging one lunch and one dinner annually Take minutes for all Board and MF&P meetings, review minutes with the techUK CEO and CFO, and then with the Chairs of respective meetings Prepare scripts for Board Chairs and send to them in advance of meetings Send out board papers, ensuring timely distribution by coordinating and following up with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) members Liaise with the SLT to draft agendas for board meetings Monitor the Company Secretary inbox and respond appropriately to any incoming emails Send nomination forms out for selected directors when requested Arrange Remuneration Committee meeting annually, including distribution of papers Organise Nomination Committee meeting twice a year, ensuring board papers are sent out in advance Liaise with marketing to ensure the website is kept up to date in terms of board members changes and ensuring biographies are current Coordinate with SME lead and marketing team to organise the timetable for the board elections, prepare the relevant forms, notify all successful candidates of the next steps in the process and inform unsuccessful candidates Obtain relevant information for new board members (headshot, bio, declaration of interest, personal details) ensure with Company Secretary they are registered with Companies House Annually obtain updated declarations of interest from each director Annually confirm with each director that there has been no change in home address for Companies House records Tasks required in the PA Support role: Support the CEO's PA in their tasks including; Managing CEO email accounts Handle incoming calls and postal correspondence for the executive office Coordinate and manage extensive travel arrangements for the CEO and as required by the Senior Leadership Team Process business expenses in line with company policies and guidelines Update and manage CRM database Arrange and provide support for business review meetings, team away days and internal/external events Coordinate internal and external meetings by reviewing schedules, identifying suitable times and communicating with external parties including government representatives to arrange meetings for the Senior Leadership Team Provide secretarial and administrative support to the rest of the Senior Management team as required The role reports to the CEO's PA for task management in the support role to the CEO office, and for professional and career management. The role additionally reports to the Company Secretary for Board administration guidance and task management. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Core Competencies Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and time management skills, with the ability to self-motivate Strong written and verbal communication skills High level of attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality Flexible, adaptable, able to work on own initiative with can-do-attitude Able to work collaboratively and independently on own initiative Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines, exercising sound judgement A proactive and adaptable approach to work Essential Knowledge and Experience - Previous experience in EA/PA role supporting a CEO or similar - An understanding of board governance and regulatory compliance - Good working knowledge of Office 365 applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Teams, and confident using digital systems, data, and documentation - Strong diary management and organisational skills - Experience in preparing board papers, minutes and agendas Desired Knowledge and Experience - Experience supporting C-suite executives and boards - Knowledge of company secretarial duties, statutory registers and Company House requirements Additional Information: This is a part-time role based out of techUK's London offices. This role is three days a week. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Board Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Administrator, Administration Clerk, Board Support Administrator, Business Support, Executive Assistant, EA to CEO, Personal Assistant, PA to CEO Business Administrator may also be considered.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Board Administrator and CEO Office Support Location: London Salary : £16,200 - £18,000 per annum (FTE is £27,000 - £30,000 per annum) based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Part Time, Permanent Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced administrator with secretarial skills to act as the administrator for techUK's member Boards. The successful candidate will have strong secretarial and administrative skills, familiarity with senior relationship management, proficiency in MS Office, record keeping, good document drafting and communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Tasks required in the board administrator role: Organise Main Board and Membership, Finance & Performance (MF&P) Board meetings (four each per year), including arranging one lunch and one dinner annually Take minutes for all Board and MF&P meetings, review minutes with the techUK CEO and CFO, and then with the Chairs of respective meetings Prepare scripts for Board Chairs and send to them in advance of meetings Send out board papers, ensuring timely distribution by coordinating and following up with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) members Liaise with the SLT to draft agendas for board meetings Monitor the Company Secretary inbox and respond appropriately to any incoming emails Send nomination forms out for selected directors when requested Arrange Remuneration Committee meeting annually, including distribution of papers Organise Nomination Committee meeting twice a year, ensuring board papers are sent out in advance Liaise with marketing to ensure the website is kept up to date in terms of board members changes and ensuring biographies are current Coordinate with SME lead and marketing team to organise the timetable for the board elections, prepare the relevant forms, notify all successful candidates of the next steps in the process and inform unsuccessful candidates Obtain relevant information for new board members (headshot, bio, declaration of interest, personal details) ensure with Company Secretary they are registered with Companies House Annually obtain updated declarations of interest from each director Annually confirm with each director that there has been no change in home address for Companies House records Tasks required in the PA Support role: Support the CEO's PA in their tasks including; Managing CEO email accounts Handle incoming calls and postal correspondence for the executive office Coordinate and manage extensive travel arrangements for the CEO and as required by the Senior Leadership Team Process business expenses in line with company policies and guidelines Update and manage CRM database Arrange and provide support for business review meetings, team away days and internal/external events Coordinate internal and external meetings by reviewing schedules, identifying suitable times and communicating with external parties including government representatives to arrange meetings for the Senior Leadership Team Provide secretarial and administrative support to the rest of the Senior Management team as required The role reports to the CEO's PA for task management in the support role to the CEO office, and for professional and career management. The role additionally reports to the Company Secretary for Board administration guidance and task management. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Core Competencies Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and time management skills, with the ability to self-motivate Strong written and verbal communication skills High level of attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality Flexible, adaptable, able to work on own initiative with can-do-attitude Able to work collaboratively and independently on own initiative Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines, exercising sound judgement A proactive and adaptable approach to work Essential Knowledge and Experience - Previous experience in EA/PA role supporting a CEO or similar - An understanding of board governance and regulatory compliance - Good working knowledge of Office 365 applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Teams, and confident using digital systems, data, and documentation - Strong diary management and organisational skills - Experience in preparing board papers, minutes and agendas Desired Knowledge and Experience - Experience supporting C-suite executives and boards - Knowledge of company secretarial duties, statutory registers and Company House requirements Additional Information: This is a part-time role based out of techUK's London offices. This role is three days a week. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Board Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Administrator, Administration Clerk, Board Support Administrator, Business Support, Executive Assistant, EA to CEO, Personal Assistant, PA to CEO Business Administrator may also be considered.
