Company Secretary

Blackpool FC Community Trust is the official charity of Blackpool FC. As a registered charity and Club Community Organisation (CCO), we use the power of football to inspire, support and engage our community.

We are now seeking to appoint a part-time Company Secretary to strengthen our governance, compliance and risk management frameworks. Reporting directly to the Chair of Trustees, the postholder will play a vital role in supporting the Board of Trustees, working with the Chief Executive and ensuring we meet our statutory and regulatory responsibilities.

This role may particularly suit a solicitor, experienced executive leader, finance expert or senior governance professional who wishes to apply their legal and governance expertise in a meaningful part-time role within the community and sporting sector. As this is a part time position then it may also suit a recently retired person in any of the above areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Charities Act, Companies Act and EFL Trust Capability Code of Practice.
• Maintain statutory records and filings with Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Organise and oversee Board meetings, the AGM and key Committees
• Manage the Trust’s strategic risk register and compliance framework.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• A background in company/charity law, governance, or compliance.
• Experience as a Company Secretary, lawyer, finance expert, executive leader or governance professional.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence to provide impartial advice at Board level.

 What We Offer

• Part-time role: 20 hours per week with flexibility.
• Opportunity to apply your skills to strengthen governance and support community impact.
• Competitive salary (Scale £55,000 to £60,000 FTE – pro-rated), commencement point dependent on experience. Alternative contractual arrangements (e.g. day rate or consultancy basis) may be considered by agreement.

Blackpool FC Community Trust is an organisation with strong values that promote diversity and is committed to equality and inclusivity. We are particularly keen to welcome applications from women, people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and younger people.

How to Apply
Applicants are invited to email the Chair of Trustees, Wendy Swift by 5pm on Wednesday 25^th February 2026 at wendyaswift@yahoo.co.uk and provide a supporting statement detailing how their skills, experience, and qualifications meet the requirements of the role as set out in the Role Profile, accompanied by a current CV.

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