Interim head of governance

Allen Lane are delighted to support a charity in their recruitment for an interim Head of Governance. The charity has many divisions from social care, property management to welfare and employment solutions. Your Key Responsibilities: Governance: * Oversight of all board and sub-committee meetings, ensuring there is an efficient and effective structure to achieve organisational objectives including the review and maintenance of all terms of reference. * Compliance with internal KPIs in relation to issue of board and sub-committee papers. * Oversight of all matters arising and actions. * Support the induction process for new trustees. * Support the board and committee effectiveness review. * Submission of all statutory returns. * Ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and the Charities Act. * Oversight of any governance related returns. * Oversight of key registers such as Declaration of Interests. * Oversee submission of documentation during the annual audit process Company Secretarial: * Responsible for planning and managing the annual cycle of meetings for the board and sub-committees, including maintenance of the forward plans and agendas. * Taking minutes of the boards and sub-committees (shared responsibility). * Oversee the logistics for the meetings. * Responsible for planning the AGM. 4 days onsite with flexibility