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Job Description
Seeking a Company Secretary to manage the governance framework of a renowned organisation, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and providing expert advice on governance matters.
As Company Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting elections, handling legal documents, and coordinating information requests. You will also oversee and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, By-Laws, corporate governance, and legal regulations.
The role involves:
- Organizing and managing meetings for the Trustee Council, Advisory Council, General Meetings, and selected Committees.
- Coordinating the annual election process for the governance structure.
- Providing governance guidance and support to staff, Council, and Committees.
- Ensuring adherence to legislation such as the Charities Act, Lobbying Act, and Data Protection laws.
- Acting as the central contact for Government Information and Data Protection requests, ensuring deadlines and obligations are met.
- Collaborating closely with the President to support their role.
- Participating in projects and initiatives as required.
You will be responsible for:
- Managing the core governance framework of the organization.
- Reporting directly into the CEO.
- Providing expert advice on governance matters.
- Ensuring compliance with legal obligations.
Requirements:
- A third-level qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Membership of ICSA (Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) is desirable.
- At least 5 years' experience as a Company Secretary or in a similar role.
- Experience working within complex governance structures, ideally in the not-for-profit sector.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
- Proficient in minute taking, Microsoft Office, and comfortable with numbers.
This is a permanent role with a salary of €70 - €80k + benefits to include health/pension.