Board secretary jobs in bristol, city of bristol
Amala’s mission is to use the power of education to transform the lives of young refugees, their communities and the world. We are a UK-registered charity delivering innovative educational programmes for displaced youth globally. We have developed the first accredited secondary level programme and qualification for out of school refugee and crisis affected youth, and we also offer Changemaker Courses in areas such as Peace-building, Ethical Leadership, and Social Entrepreneurship.
Our approach to education is conveyed through our human-centred, context-inclusive curricula and learning programmes that are relevant to the lives that our students lead today and will lead in the future.
We’re looking for an organised and detail-oriented Governance Clerk to support our Board of Trustees and committees. In this flexible, remote role, you’ll ensure the smooth running of meetings, maintain accurate documentation, and compliance with governance requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
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Coordinating and minuting Board and committee meetings
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Managing agendas, papers, and governance records
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Ensuring compliance with internal governance requirements and charity regulations
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Supporting trustee onboarding and development
Skills and experience
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Demonstrable experience of having successfully worked with charity boards and committees including writing agendas and concise and accurate minute taking
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Experience of maintaining systems and records in a governance or committee environment
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with excellent written English
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Familiarity with charity governance requirements and the UK Charity Governance Code
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Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement in handling sensitive information
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Comfort working independently and remotely; able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
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Company Secretary Experience desirable
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Experience with Google Workspace and basic formatting tools for paper packs preferred
You must have the legal right to work in the UK, and be available to attend one in-person meeting per year in or around London.
At Amala, we are committed to building an inclusive and equitable team. If you share our belief in the transformative power of education, we’d love to hear from you.
Learn more and apply: For detailed information on this role, including the full list of responsibilities, experience, and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the job description.
Closing date: Friday 21 November 2025, 12:00 GMT
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are The Trust Partnership; a fast growing and innovative social enterprise helping charitable foundations and almshouses to be better managed and to use their resources more effectively for the benefit of the wider public. In short, we are having a big impact in philanthropy sector.
We are excited that we’ve not only been able to build a thriving business, but to do so on strong ethical foundations. The way we look after our staff, our clients and other stakeholders is important to us. We believe it’s possible to be a good business and a profitable one at the same time.
We are looking for someone special to join our growing business. You will be responsible for a portfolio of trusts who require clerking and supported by specialists in grantmaking and administration. Experience of working with boards of Trustees is essential.
You need to be able to access London easily, sometimes at short notice.Occasional visits to our office in Gloucestershire will also be necessary. You will also be required to undertake a DBS check.
We are looking for a motivated individual with an exemplary work ethic and a professional attitude. Accuracy is essential and an eye for detail that is balanced with an ability to see the bigger picture. Respect, integrity and emotional awareness are central to the role.
Working with us you will receive the following benefits
·Career progression opportunities
·Flexible working environment
·Professional development
·Membership of an employee benefits platform
·Charitable Giving matching up to £200 per annum
·25 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank holidays (FTE)
·Christmas shutdown (included in above)
·Additional day’s contractual leave entitlement after each fifth year of service (up to a total of six days)
·Eyecare voucher scheme.
Non Charity Employer
21 - 50
The Trust Partnership manages charitable trusts, foundations and almshouse charities with its unique resources, helping them to be more effective
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Governance Manager (12-months maternity cover)
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Emmaus UK and provide maternity cover for our Governance Manager.
This standalone role is responsible for managing the operations of the board and committees of Emmaus UK, as well as for providing support to local boards at Emmaus communities across Great Britain as they look to develop their governance arrangements.
The postholder will manage the board of trustees, leading on recruitment, induction and compliance, ensuring meetings run smoothly and are minuted effectively. They will also work as company secretary, managing the smooth-running of the AGM, and ensuring returns are made to Companies House and the Charity Commission within appropriate timeframes.
The Governance Manager is responsible for monitoring the development of policies, tracking completion and working with managers to continuously improve policies in line with changing regulation.
The role will also involve extensive work with members of the Emmaus movement, through the performance of reviews of local governance of members, reporting back to local boards on areas to celebrate and actions to develop. They will also be responsible for developing Emmaus UK’s best practice toolkit for trustees to refer to in developing their local governance arrangements, and for liaising with the wider Emmaus movement through facilitation of the membership processes with Emmaus Europe and Emmaus International.
About Emmaus UK
We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
Emmaus is a unique, secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home, meaningful work opportunities and a sense of belonging.
There are currently over 30 Emmaus communities across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, including three Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. Collectively the Emmaus federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.
Emmaus UK Governance
- Manage the board of trustees, leading on recruitment, delivering a comprehensive and appropriate induction, dealing with enquiries, maintaining declarations of interest, skills audit and eligibility forms and ensuring all details are up to date and accurate.
- Act as company secretary for Emmaus UK, leading on the preparation for and delivery of the Annual General Meeting, filing required returns, developing documents associated with membership, and ensuring the charity is compliant with relevant charity and company law.
Board and Committee Meetings
- Coordinate board meetings including organising venues, liaison with the relevant secretary and chairs in creating agendas, preparing and distributing papers and taking and circulating accurate minutes
- Oversee the smooth-running of committee meetings in conjunction with the admin team, including creation of the annual calendar.
- Ensure all follow up actions are coordinated, and ongoing rolling actions logs are maintained and appropriately shared with the Emmaus UK staff team.
Emmaus UK Governance Development
- Lead on governance projects within Emmaus UK, including but not limited to risk, policy management and internal governance reviews, reporting to the Board and subcommittees as appropriate.
- Provide governance advice and support to staff members on an ad hoc basis.
- Monitor all internal policies and procedures ensuring they are fit for purpose and kept under review by the relevant staff members.
Federation Governance
- Lead on reviews of members’ local governance arrangements, scheduling, undertaking analysis, reviewing documentation, collating responses from members and observations from Emmaus UK Senior Leadership Team members, and reporting to local boards on findings and Emmaus UK’s Audit & Risk Committee on emerging themes.
- Provide guidance for federation members on governance development through ad hoc advice, the production of governance toolkits and supporting resources.
- Facilitate the membership processes and requirements for Emmaus Europe and Emmaus International, supporting transitioning members and contributing to movement-wide events such as the World and Regional Assemblies, international visits and exchange programmes.
To apply
· To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us, our Email address is in the application Pack by COP Wednesday 19th November 2025.
· Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
· Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 26th November or Friday 5th December 2025.
· If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us, the email address is in the Application Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The West of England Baptist Network (Webnet) is seeking a Trust and Property Officer to join our friendly, relational team. This key role supports the operational and organisational effectiveness of both Webnet and the West of England Baptist Trust Company (WEBTC), helping our network of churches manage governance, legal, property, and trust matters.
The role is a permenant part-time role (15 hours per week) pattern to be agreed. £19.82 per hour (£15,460 per annum) at 15 hours per week.
You’ll play an important part in enabling WEBTC to fulfil its responsibilities as holding trustees for church properties and funds, offering practical guidance on areas such as sales, leases, and redevelopment projects. The role also involves liaising with solicitors, surveyors, and advisors, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with relevant charity and property law.
We’re looking for someone with legal or property experience, who is highly organised, professional, and motivated. A clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively, you’ll share Webnet’s Christian ethos and values, supporting our mission to grow disciples of Jesus across the West of England.
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Please apply by sending a covering letter outlining the reasons you think you ought to be considered for this role.
Applications submitted electronically to our Chair of Trustees by Friday 28th November.
Details on how to apply in the Job Description available to download.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.