Interim Deputy Company Secretary

Plan International is seeking an Interim Deputy Company Secretary on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support the International Board, Members' Assembly and their committees. The preferred location is the UK, but the role can be based in Tanzania for candidates with a pre-existing right to live and work there.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and secretariat support to the International Board, Members' Assembly and their committees
• Prepare and coordinate agendas, board papers, minutes, resolutions and action logs
• Provide expert advice on governance processes, constitutional requirements and decision-making
• Help ensure compliance with legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements across Plan International and its subsidiaries
• Maintain governance records and oversee company secretarial processes such as Powers of Attorney and written resolutions
• Manage governance policies on conflicts of interest, confidentiality and related-party transactions

Requirements

• Experience in corporate governance, company secretarial, legal or compliance roles
• Experience supporting boards, committees and senior decision-makers, ideally in an international environment
• Demonstrable experience drafting minutes, board papers and resolutions
• Strong understanding of legal, regulatory and constitutional requirements
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Pre-existing right to live and work in an eligible country such as Tanzania
• Corporate governance
• Corporate secretarial practice
• Regulatory compliance
• Governance documentation
• Senior stakeholder support
• Strong communication skills

Application Instructions

• Apply online through the Plan International careers portal.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and early application is encouraged.