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Governance Lead / Company Secretary
Closing Date: 14th April 2026
Location: Hybrid working with multi-site working
across both Hospice sites, Selly Park and Erdington
Hours: 15 hours per week / annualised hours will be considered
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 (pro rata) per annum dependant on experience
DBS Requirement: Basic Check
Make a meaningful impact in a role that shapes our organisation’s future.
Birmingham Hospice is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation - and we are looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Governance Lead / Company Secretary to take a key senior role within our Hospice. This position is central to ensuring we maintain the highest standards of governance, transparency and accountability, enabling us to deliver outstanding care to our community.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chair of The Board, you will act as a trusted adviser, guiding the organisation through complex governance, regulatory and compliance requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is motivated by purpose, enjoys influencing at senior level, and thrives on ensuring strong organisational oversight.
What You’ll Do
· Lead corporate and charity governance.
· Provide company secretarial support to the Board and committees, including meetings, agendas, minutes and governance records.
· Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House, CQC and other regulators.
· Maintain and improve governance frameworks, policies and the scheme of delegation.
· Oversee organisational risk management and key risk registers.
· Contribute governance content for the annual report and audit.
· Advise senior leaders and support cross‑organisational projects.
· Promote continuous improvement, accountability and strong governance.
· Champion responsible use of digital tools, including AI, to enhance governance and information management.
· Ensure robust policy, reward and compliance foundations.
About You:
You will have:
· Strong knowledge of UK charity law, governance requirements and best practice.
· Outstanding written communication and organisational skills, including the ability to produce accurate minutes and governance documentation and manage a diverse workload.
· Confident user of Microsoft Office, with an open and innovative approach to digital tools and emerging technologies (including AI).
· High levels of discretion, integrity and confidentiality.
· A good standard of general education, including English and Maths along with a relevant governance, legal or secretarial qualification or equivalent experience in governance, charity administration or company secretarial work
Why Birmingham Hospice?
· An opportunity to take on a senior leadership role where your work directly strengthens the quality, safety and effectiveness of our services. You’ll be part of a supportive, values‑driven organisation committed to professional development, wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion.
· Enjoy a generous benefit package
· Make a real difference in people’s lives
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We believe that anyone with a terminal diagnosis deserves to live well and make the very most of the time that remains.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Methodist Chapel Aid Ltd (MCA) is a long‑established bank specialising in lending to churches and associated organisations across the UK. As we enter a period of planned growth in both lending and deposits, we are seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will also serve as Company Secretary and act as deputy to the Chief Executive. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a small, regulated financial institution with a strong mission-driven purpose.
What the role offers
You will hold SMF2 responsibility and lead MCA’s financial strategy, ensure robust governance, and oversee the organisation’s financial operations. As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Board and Chief Executive to support sustainable growth, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen our financial systems and controls. The role combines strategic influence with hands‑on responsibility - ideal for someone who thrives in a small, collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities
- Operational Duties: Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the Company, including financial processes, monthly and year-end accounts, staff supervision, Board reporting and support for key governance committees.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the Company meets all PRA, FCA, HMRC and other regulatory requirements, including the preparation of regulatory returns and documentation.
- Financial Leadership: Provide strategic financial leadership including budgeting, forecasting, capital and liquidity planning, financial reporting, and assessment of loan applications.
- Company Secretary Duties: Support the Board in fulfilling its governance and statutory responsibilities, including maintaining statutory records and advising on governance best practice.
Further details of the responsibilities and requirements of the role are set out in the Job Description and Personal Specification available with this advert.
Essential experience and attributes
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a regulated financial services environment.
- Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
- Ability to operate effectively in a small organisation with hands‑on responsibilities.
- Experience advising Boards and supporting governance or Company Secretary functions.
- Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.
- Commitment to good governance.
- Adaptable, collaborative and comfortable balancing strategic and operational work.
Desirable experience
- Background in banking, mutual organisations, church or charity finance.
- Strong understanding of PRA/FCA regulatory frameworks and prudential requirements.
- Knowledge of mission‑based or niche lending sectors, particularly lending to churches.
- Experience acting as deputy to a Chief Executive or contributing to strategic planning.
Practical details
- Full‑time, based on‑site at our York office.
- Occasional travel for meetings, regulatory engagement or sector events.
- As part of a small team, flexibility and willingness to support colleagues across functions is essential.
- We are only able to consider applicants from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Timeline
Closing date: 1 May 2026
Interview date: 4 June 2026 (planned) in person, in York
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.