Secretary to the board of trustees

Key Responsibilities
End-to-end management of Board and Committee meetings, AGMs and EGMs
Drafting and maintenance of agendas, minutes, resolutions, and governance records
Ensuring compliance with Trust laws, education regulations, and statutory requirements
Custodianship of governance policies, charters, registers, and compliance calendars
Legal and governance advisory support to the Board
Coordination of audits, secretarial compliance, and regulatory filings
Liaison with trustees, auditors, legal counsel, and regulators
Oversight of governance, risk, and compliance reporting
Qualifications & Experience
Qualified Company Secretary and member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Commerce, Business Administration, or related discipline. Additional legal qualifications preferred.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in governance, legal, secretarial, compliance, or Board advisory roles.
Prior experience working with educational institutions, charitable trusts, foundations, non-profit organizations, or multi-entity governance structures preferred.
Demonstrated experience in Board-level governance and statutory compliance.
Key Competencies
Deep understanding of trust governance, corporate law, education-sector governance, and regulatory compliance.
Exceptional drafting, minute writing, policy documentation, and analytical skills.
High standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professional judgment.
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Ability to influence senior leadership while maintaining independence and objectivity.
Strong attention to detail, process discipline, and execution excellence.