Jobs Board
Reference
Vac-6562
Location
London
Hours
Full time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
Basic salary per annum starting from £48,125.00
Date posted
Friday 7th August 2026
Application closing date
Sunday 23rd August 2026
Main Duties
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and working closely with the Corporation Secretary this role will provide an exemplary secretariat and administrative function for the Channel 4 Board, helping to ensure that Board business runs smoothly and efficiently and fulfils its statutory governance obligations. The Assistant Corporation Secretary will also provide some support to the wider work of the Office of the CEO.
This is an important administrative role sitting at the heart of the organisation, requiring excellent organisational and relationship skills, suitable for an accomplished administrative professional with governance and secretariat skills who has a proven track record of supporting Executives and / or Board members.
This is an important administrative role sitting at the heart of the organisation, requiring excellent organisational and relationship skills, suitable for an accomplished administrative professional with governance and secretariat skills who has a proven track record of supporting Executives and / or Board members.
Qualifications and Experience
Proven experience of operating at Executive Secretary / Assistant Board Secretary level.
Excellent administrative / secretariat skills.
Exceptional attention to detail demonstrating a meticulous approach to all tasks.
Ability to prioritise workload without supervision.
Acts with discretion and the highest standards of integrity.
Proven ability to deal with highly confidential information.
Is courteous and diplomatic and displays good judgement.
Interest in and broad understanding of good governance issues.
Demonstrates the ability to listen actively and draft accurate Minutes.
Ability to understand the organisational strategy and how that impacts on the wider organisation
Ability to think strategically in response to Board actions
Proven ability in dealing with senior colleagues and Board members.
Technically confident and capable of operating in a digital environment.
Understanding/experience of using and managing a content management/board portal (e.g. Diligent Boards)
Understanding of the statutory requirements of the Channel 4 Corporation and responsibilities as a Public Service Broadcaster.
Ability and flexibility to work at pace and respond to changing circumstances.
Able to understand financial concepts, required for minute-taking (training will be provided in this area).
Excellent administrative / secretariat skills.
Exceptional attention to detail demonstrating a meticulous approach to all tasks.
Ability to prioritise workload without supervision.
Acts with discretion and the highest standards of integrity.
Proven ability to deal with highly confidential information.
Is courteous and diplomatic and displays good judgement.
Interest in and broad understanding of good governance issues.
Demonstrates the ability to listen actively and draft accurate Minutes.
Ability to understand the organisational strategy and how that impacts on the wider organisation
Ability to think strategically in response to Board actions
Proven ability in dealing with senior colleagues and Board members.
Technically confident and capable of operating in a digital environment.
Understanding/experience of using and managing a content management/board portal (e.g. Diligent Boards)
Understanding of the statutory requirements of the Channel 4 Corporation and responsibilities as a Public Service Broadcaster.
Ability and flexibility to work at pace and respond to changing circumstances.
Able to understand financial concepts, required for minute-taking (training will be provided in this area).
Additional information
DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Associate or Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries.
Associate or Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries.
How to Apply
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