Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Bangalore International School · India

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.