Board Secretary - 3 days per week 21 hours

£44,017 - £57,528

Office Based

Ref: 003/17

The Role

As Board Secretary, you will provide the leadership contribution necessary for the effective operation of CITB, be an advocate - externally and internally - of CITB’s purpose, aims and vision, and to work effectively with others across CITB.

As a job split position it is expected that you will support your colleague in the mutual provision of advice, guidance and secretarial support to the Board, CEO, Executive and Committees to ensure that their duties are carried out with regularity, probity and propriety. Your key accountabilities are to maintain relations with government officials, ensure that CITB complies with external reporting requirements and to have overall responsibility for the management of responses to corporate complaints or requests for information.

You will have experience of leading and building capability within a team to ensure that there is a team culture that enhances moral. You will coach the team and take accountability for their actions, support training and development and develop potential talent.

About You

The successful individual will be:

• Qualified with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
• CCAB; or
• Be a barrister, advocate or solicitor called or admitted in any part of the UK.

And have significant experience of the following:

• Working within a complex political environment.
• Understanding relevant Acts and the organisation’s mandatory reporting requirements.
• Complaints handling at Board, CEO and Executive level.
• Knowledge of the reporting requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and the Data Protection Act.
• Assessing and analysing issues, data and evidence objectively, presenting them in the a format which is appropriate and sensitive to the requirements of the particular audience; and advanced diplomacy, verbal and written communications skills with the ability to influence and persuade in the interests of the business.

About us

CITB is the Industrial Training Board and partner in the Sector Skills Council for the Construction Industry.

We are devoted to building competitive advantage for the construction industry and the people who work in it. We seek to make a difference by ensuring:

• ndividuals have the skills to compete for the best jobs and develop fulfilling careers.
• The industry has the skills to meet its clients’ needs and future challenges.
• UK Plc has an industry that is world class and can compete with the best on the world stage.

Benefits

We offer excellent training and prospects, as well as an attractive salary and benefits package including a defined contributions pension scheme.

How to Apply

Please visit our website on http://www.citb.co.uk/jobs/search-jobs-apply/board-secretary-003-17/

Please quote ref 003/17 on all correspondence.

Closing date: 28 February 2017.