Rose Bruford College is a leading small specialist higher education institution. We are one of the UK's largest performance colleges, with over 1,000 students undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate study in performance, design, technical arts and management.
Building on 75 years of creative achievement, Rose Bruford College unites diverse talent through exceptional education in storytelling. Our vibrant community blends tradition with bold innovation, nurturing unique artistic voices that transform stages and screens worldwide.
Chartered Secretary to the Board 0.4 FTE
Location: Sidcup
Salary: £70,000 per annum, pro-rata
Hours: 14 hours per week
Part-time | Campus-Based
Rose Bruford College is seeking an experienced and highly respected Chartered Secretary to serve as the principal adviser to the Board on governance matters.
This is a key appointment, providing independent professional advice to the Chair and Board, supporting effective decision-making, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and helping the College maintain governance arrangements that are rigorous, proportionate and appropriate to its size, specialist mission and charitable status.
We are looking for an individual who combines excellent technical knowledge with sound judgement, practical insight and the confidence to provide constructive challenge when required.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Chair of the Board, you will:
- Act as the Board's principal professional adviser on governance matters.
- Ensure the College operates in accordance with its governing documents and delegated authorities.
- Advise on regulatory and governance requirements, including higher education regulation, charity governance and good practice.
- Support the planning and delivery of Board and committee business.
- Oversee Board agendas, papers, minutes and governance records.
- Advise on Board effectiveness, appointments, succession planning, induction and development.
- Maintain appropriate arrangements for declarations of interest and governance assurance.
- Identify governance risks or emerging concerns and raise these appropriately with the Chair.
You will work closely with the Principal and executive team whilst maintaining the independence necessary to support effective governance.
About you
You will be:
- A fully qualified Chartered Governance Professional/Chartered Secretary.
- A current Associate or Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (ACG or FCG).
- An experienced adviser to boards, trustees or governing bodies.
- Knowledgeable in governance, regulation, assurance, risk management and board effectiveness.
- Confident in providing objective, independent advice and constructive challenge.
- An excellent communicator with strong drafting and analytical skills.
- Able to interpret governing documents and apply them pragmatically and proportionately.
Experience within higher education would be advantageous but is not essential. The College welcomes applications from experienced governance professionals from other regulated sectors. The ability to understand Bruford's specialist higher education context and apply governance proportionately and effectively is more important than previous higher education experience.
Why join us?
Rose Bruford College is a distinctive and creative higher education institution with a strong reputation for excellence in theatre and performance education. We are committed to maintaining a governance framework that supports innovation, accountability and long-term sustainability without unnecessary bureaucracy.
This role offers an opportunity to work closely with an engaged Board and senior leadership team while making a significant contribution to the future success of the College.
Rose Bruford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities in compliance with the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications regardless of community, background, religious belief, gender, age, or racial / ethnic group, regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, dependent responsibility or disability.
