Remote Board Secretary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Board Secretary to join a growing global governance function. This role sits at the heart of board and committee operations, supporting strategic decision-making across a complex international business. It is ideally suited to a governance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering high-quality board support.

Whilst this role can be carried out on a remote basis, you will ideally be based in Edinburgh or Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage board and committee calendars, meetings and logistics
• Prepare agendas, board packs and high-quality minutes
• Maintain governance documents, action trackers and board portals
• Coordinate board effectiveness reviews and governance lifecycle processes
• Support directors and senior stakeholders with governance queries
• Drive continuous improvement across governance processes and reporting

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong board and committee support experience within an in-house governance or secretariat function
• CGI qualification advantageous (study support available)
• Experience within regulated financial services or listed environments preferred
• Excellent organisational, drafting and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented and confident working with senior leadership

If you’re an experienced board support professional looking to play a key role within a global organisation, please get in touch to find out more.