Finegreen are working with Community Dental Services (CDS), an NHS Provider organisation based in Bedfordshire who are seeking to appoint a permanent Company Secretary. Community Dental Services are an award winning 100% employee owned, dentally led, social enterprise.
Community Dental Services provide high quality dental care that high street dentistry doesn’t reach.
The Company Secretary is an integral role to the organisation and experience in this capacity is essential. The role is part time and will be working 2 days a week, with an expectation of 1 day per month on site and will be remunerated at band 8a NHS equivalent c£50,000 - £60,000 pa pro rata.
Key responsibilities will include:
Advise the Board on its core functions and NHS England (NHSE) and Company governance advice, including the Governance Handbook and Competency Framework for Governance. Work closely with CEO, Chair and Exec on CDS governance action plan;
Advise the Board on relevant legislation and procedural matters where necessary before, during and after meetings;
Offer advice on best practice in governance, including on Sub-committee structures both at Board and Sub-Committee level;
Advise the Board on best practice in relation to its scheme of delegation for governance;
Proactively manage the annual calendar of Board meetings and tasks in liaison with the Executive Assistant; Attend in person Board meetings and Board development days, this may also involve visits to C...