Latest Roles

3755PLC Group Company SecretarySurreyPermanentOnly Company SecretaryOur fully listed client based in Surrey, seeks an experienced, ACG/FCG qualified candidate with solid PLC experience to join their strong and well-established Secretariat team. Reporting to the CEO and Chairman.

This role would suit a candidate with the following skills and experience;
 

• CGI – ACG/FCG
• Prior FTSE plc experience
• Strong technical skills
• Good leadership and people skills including managing and mentoring team
• Confident and effective communication skills at all levels of the business
• Business/commercial outlook
• Experience of working in a business undergoing significant strategic change
• Integrity and discretion
• Ability to build strong and trusted relationships with the directors and executive team

A full job description for this broad ranging senior role is available on request.
 
 

3745FTSE 250 - Deputy Company Secretary London PermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company SecretaryOur client, a global FTSE 250 company is now seeking to recruit a Deputy Company Secretary on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, and with the help of a Company Secretarial Assistant and a Team Administrator, you will be responsible for providing a full range of governance and company secretarial services to the Group. This role assists in maintaining corporate records, preparing for Board and shareholder meetings, and advising leadership on governance matters, as well as leading on the management of the Group’s share plans.
 
The role would suit a candidate with the following skills and experience;

• Highly experienced member of the ICSA/Chartered Governance Institute with substantial professional experience gained in a FTSE-listed company.
• Demonstrable up-to-date technical knowledge with particular expertise in the requirements of the Corporate Governance Code, the UK Listing Rules, subsidiary governance (ideally multi-jurisdictional) and global share plans
• Able to interact successfully with people at all levels and be comfortable operating at Board level to ensure key stakeholders have full confidence
• Self-starter with excellent organisational skills who is able to perform the role proactively and independently, as well as be a high performing part of a team
• Be flexible, pragmatic, resilient and calm under pressure with a proven ability to operate effectively in a demanding and fast-moving environment
• Act with integrity and discretion at all times
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A hands-on ‘can-do’ and solutions-driven attitude

This is a wonderful opportunity within a friendly and collaborative Secretariat team. A detailed job description is available on request - please do get in touch if you'd like to find out more. 

 

3754Company Secretary (part-time) - FTSE SmallCapLondon SW1/HybridPermanentOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryThis FTSE SmallCap listed company with operations in the UK and Southeast Asia is now seeking to recruit a new Company Secretary on a permanent basis. The role is to be offered on a part-time basis with consideration being given to 3 or 4 days per week. 
This is a great example of a standalone, autonomous Co Sec role, where you'll need to turn you hand to everything from supporting the Board to covering off all the daily administrative tasks. It will best fit someone used to operating in this way as opposed to someone used to working as part of a large Secretariat team. You'll need to be a Chartered Secretary with excellent working knowledge of the UK listing rules, UK governance code and companies act. You'll of course need to be very organised, used to prioritising tasks in line with the corporate calendar. 
Board meetings are typically held in London but on occasional there might be the need to travel to another site in order to attend. A full job description is available on request. This is a fantastic, senior level role within a listed company that also offers the opportunity to work part-time. 

3752Head of Governance/Company Secretary - OxfordshireOxfordshire/HybridPermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary, Only Company SecretaryThis national charity and care provider is now seeking to appoint a Company Secretary/Head of Governance on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you'll be part of the senior leadership team and work across the organisation on all areas of governance, risk and assurance and reflect the charity's values, regulatory obligations and mission. 
The role is predominantly to be based from the organisations Oxfordshire location but Board meetings are held in person in London - so travel to London will be required to attend. The company operate hybrid working of two days in the office, three from home. 
The role would ideally suit a CGI qualified candidate who can draw on working knowledge and experience of company and charity law. Whilst you do not necessarily need to have held the number one role before, you will need to be confident with you skills and experience as this will be a standalone role and the Board and leadership team will look to you for guidance and advice. This is a very interesting and diverse role within a national charity and social care provider that provide support to over 900 people. A full job description is available on request. 

3751Company Secretary (part time) - Wealth ManagementLondon SW1/HybridPermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryThis wealth management company are now seeking to appoint a Company Secretary on a part time basis, c.2-3days per week. This is a first-time appointment of a dedicated inhouse Company Secretary. 
This is an exciting new role that will allow the postholder to lay down roots and make a positive impact in both organising the implementation of new processes as well as streamlining some current ones. It will require someone who is comfortable operating under their own steam, who can both be both a trusted advisor to the directors and senior managers whilst at the same time ensure all companies house and other required filings are processed correctly and on time. 
Having experience of working within an FCA regulated company is essential, as is strong board level minuting experience. Whilst being CGI qualified is highly likely at this level, consideration will be given to those not CGI qualified so long as you're able to demonstrate strong working experience. 
Board meetings are held in person at the London office (SW1) and the company offer good hybrid working capabilities. Most people tend to be in 2-3 days a week (full time employees) but there is flexibility around this. 
A detailed job description is available on request, do get in touch if you'd like to find out more information. 

3750Corporate Governance Trainee - Canterbury, KentCanterburyPermanentTrainee, Company Secretarial Assistant

This leading accountancy, tax and business advisory firm who are based in Kent have an opening to hire a Corporate Governance Trainee on a full time, permanent basis. 

The department is a busy part of the firm providing first class governance and company secretarial services to a large number of its corporate clients and LLPs. Working in in this dedicated team, you will help provide a broad range of Compliance duties including but not limited to:

• Maintaining statutory records.
• Preparation and submission to Companies House of Confirmation Statements and other forms.
• Arranging formation of companies and LLPs
• Preparation of minutes.
• Undertaking Companies House and other searches.

This is an opening for a Trainee, someone who is seeking their first company secretarial role and who is keen to embark on the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (if not already started). A full study support package will be provided, alongside a good starting salary and benefits package. You'll also benefit for 6 monthly reviews whilst training which could also see you accelerate your salary level. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to begin your career is a challenging, rewarding, and often inspiring environment.

The standard hours for this position are 9.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Some home working will be possible but its important to note that due to this being an entry level trainee role, will be considered an onsite, largely office based role. The office is located in Canterbury, Kent, so you'll also need to live within a reasonable commuting distance in order to be able to travel to the office a daily basis. 

 

3749PLC Company SecretaryLargely Remote/Hybrid - 10 Board meetings pa London or LeedsPermanentOnly Company SecretaryOur listed client seeks a Company Secretary to work closely with the Board to help deliver the growth ambitions for the Group whilst maintaining high standards of corporate governance and compliance commensurate with an AIM-listed company. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Company Secretary has responsibility for governance operations, privacy and quality systems, risk management, and sustainability across a growing, international, acquisitive Group. The role provides advice to the Executive Team and wider Board on governance matters, and supports the CFO across a range of activities including Board support and advisory, governance operations, AGM, share options, property, investor relations, and M&A. A full job description is available on request.

This role would suit a candidate with the following skills and experience;

• Previous experience of a company secretary role in a listed business is essential
• Experience of working in a high growth, acquisitive environment is desirable
• Experience of managing share schemes is desirable
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Proven ability to work with colleagues at all levels, and the confidence to provide advice and challenge to senior leadership
• First class verbal and written communication skills
• Able to prioritise work and manage multiple workstreams to deliver against deadlines
• High attention to detail

This role is offered on a hybrid model, this is an autonomous role and the candidate can be based largely remotely, and be attached to either the London or Leeds office as preferred for their primary workplace. The main requirement will be to attend in person for Board Meetings which are held 10 times per year. There will be other ad-hoc times during the year to attend an office but only as necessary/business needs – however you are in charge of your diary to arrange the work and locations. Expenses will be paid to travel to the office which is not your contracted primary office. There is no contractual requirement to be in any particular office for any set days apart from accommodating the board meeting schedule.

3747FTSE100 Assistant Company Secretary Bedfordshire/HybridPermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial AssistantThis prestigious FTSE100 is now seeking to recruit a new Assistant Company Secretary on a full time, permanent basis. This is a result of the previous Assistant stepping up to the Head of Secretariat role. 
This is a very broad plc role that will focus on all the usual governance & compliance duties, alongside board & exco support and shareholder relations. It will also have some insurance management duties, although experience in this area isn't required or even expected, so long as you have the appetite to pick this up with on the job training. 
This role would be ideal for someone who is CGI qualified (consideration will be given to those at the latter stage of their exams) and has experience of working within a Secretariat of a main market listed company. This is a fabulous role to consider whether you're currently operating at Assistant Company Secretary level or at Company Secretarial Assistant and are looking to make that next step up.
An enthusiastic, can do and proactive approach is desired as you'll be working in a small, visible team, one that is very supportive and works collaboratively. 
A competitive salary and remuneration package is on offer and the company have a hybrid working policy of three days in the office, two from home. 
A full job description is available on request. 

3748Senior Assistant Company Secretary London EC1/HybridPermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryOur client is a young bank, it became fully licensed by the Bank of England last year, it is growing rapidly and there is an increasing need to focus on and develop the governance structure. Due to an internal move by the current incumbent, it now seeks to recruit a Senior Assistant Secretary to join their small team reporting into the Chief Risk Officer & Company Secretary.

The CRO heads a team of 5 in the Risk and Compliance department. This particular role in that team will act as the right-hand person on all matters company secretarial. It is a small team, and everyone works together supporting each other, rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in wherever necessary. The CRO would like the person who takes this role to grow with it and the business, someone who will take ownership of the role - so this is a lovely opportunity to come into an existing role, offering the chance to develop and grow it on in a proactive manner. The company already has a good structure set up as a young bank, but there will inevitably be a need to build things up as time goes on, streamlining what they already have and make improvements going forward.

This role would suit an engaged and flexible candidate, ideally with some previous financial services sector experience, keen to make their mark and take on their own responsibilities, someone who would enjoy working in a team environment but comfortable with an increasing level of autonomy.

The role is to support the Board of Directors and Executive team in providing proactive and effective Company Secretarial support to the Bank’s board and their committees, a full job description is available on request but in essence duties will include Board and Committee support, entity management and corporate governance as well as some other ad-hoc duties.
 
Key Knowledge and Skills
• Experience in a similar role.
• A solid understanding of the administrative support required within a Company Secretarial role.
• Experience of interacting with Executive and non-executive members of boards and committees
• An understanding of the role and requirements of the Companies Act and of best practice in Corporate Governance.
• Experience of working in financial services, e.g. banking, insurance, investments, accountancy.
• Experience with board management tools or platforms (e.g., Board Intelligence) is an advantage
 

3727Manager - Professional Services - Kent/HybridKent/HybridPermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryThis well-regarded and trusted professional services firm that are based in Kent are now seeking to recruit a new member to the team at Manager level. This is a senior level appointment for the team that will have a reporting line directly to Partner level. The role will be offered on a full time, permanent basis but consideration will also be given to those who might be looking for more flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy would suit a Chartered Secretary (ACG) with excellent experience that could have been gained from within a professional services firm or inhouse company secretarial team (or perhaps even a mix of both). You'll need to demonstrate you can lead on complex projects whilst providing ongoing support and mentoring to more junior team members. 
You'll take responsibility of a portfolio of UK based clients, which will include key clients, providing them with a wide range of company secretarial support, ranging from maintaining statutory records to supporting on capital reductions and share buybacks. Experience of Diligent Entities would be advantageous. 

You'll be joining a growing team within a friendly and supportive company. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer and the company have a hybrid working policy of three days in the office, two from home. A full job description is available on request. 

3718Company Secretary - Investment TrustsScotland/Hybrid/RemotePermanentOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryOur client is an established, expanding independent company providing a range of professional services to listed investment trust companies.  Due to continued business growth they are now looking for an additional, experienced Company Secretary to join their team.

As a senior member of the Company Secretarial team, you will provide expert advice and support to the Chairs and Boards of the portfolio of clients. The role will lead and be accountable for the delivery of best-in-class client service and relationship management for certain trusts, including owning the relationship with the Chairs and Boards.

This role would suit an experienced company secretary with financial services experience, skilled at presenting to Boards in a listed company environment. You should be able to work autonomously, be detail orientated and able to deliver robust statutory and regulatory compliance. A full job description is available on request.