Chartered Secretary
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An accomplished leader with over 10 years’ experience on boards, committees and advisory groups in the not-for-profit sector. Adept at providing strategic oversight and guidance, fostering collaboration and ensuring robust governance practices. A Chartered Secretary who has demonstrated expertise in corporate and charity governance, risk management, data protection, transformation and stakeholder engagement.
Known for a collaborative approach, strong ethical standards with a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver impactful results
May 2025 to date : Company Secretary/Society Secretary, Heart of England Co-operative Society Ltd.
April 2023 – Jan 2025: Head of Governance, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
May 2016 – March 2023: Senior Manager – Licensing, Gambling Commission.
Nov 2014 - Jan 2016: Institute Manager, Institute of Clinical Trials & Methodology, University College London (Maternity cover).
Nov 2011 - July 2014: Research Excellence Framework (REF) Systems & Operations Manager, Aston University (Fixed term contract).
October 2008 to October 2011: Assistant Registrar (Research & Research Students), Coventry University.
February 2001 – September 2008: Assistant Company Secretary, Immigration Advisory Service.
January 1994 – December 2001: Various administration roles
March 2025 - : Trustee of Ygam
April 2018 – October 2022: Lay member of the Black Country, West Midlands, Coventry & Warwickshire Advisory Committee (HM Courts & Tribunals Service appointment). Responsible for the recruitment of magistrates and the consideration of complaints and conduct issues.
February 2014 – February 2017: Community (Lay) School Governor, Eastlands Primary School, Rugby, Warwickshire. Member and subsequently Chair of the Finance, Premises & Personnel Committee Meeting. Involved in the recruitment of a Head Teacher.
September 2009 – November 2011: Lay member of the West Midlands NHS Research Ethics Committee. Responsible for the review and approval of medical research proposals from across the region and ensure public protection.
Associate Member of the Chartered Governance Institute (ACG)
Postgraduate Diploma of Chartered Institute of Marketing (Dip M)
