Latest Roles

2987Assistant Secretary - Broad ranging roleLondon/remotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive, discreet assistance to the Head of Legal and the Directors of this very well known group and to the majority shareholder and support to all business areas and functions in a manner which promotes company secretarial and corporate governance best practice and ensures a consistent, pro-active and risk management driven approach across the business.

You will be involved in a very broad range of work covering the following areas; statutory registers, Companies House filings (GEMS), annual report and year end work, governance/statutory compliance, board meetings, shareholder liaison, conflicts of interest, pension fund liaison, trade mark portfolio, anti-bribery policy, working with various regulatory authorities, compliance training, and other ad-hoc matters.

Ideally the successful candidate will be part or fully ICSA qualified but evidence of a strong Co-Sec background and experience of having worked at a similar level in a public or private environment will be key. The candidate should have a good working knowledge of the GEMS system (or a similar system such as Blueprint), and be IT literate. Personality is of prime importance, a can-do positive attitude and a willingness to engage at all levels of the business is a prerequisite.

 

2982Share Project Specialist/Share Scheme SpecialistRemote/London PermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryOur client, a diverse, multinational financial services company, is now seeking to recruit a share scheme specialist on a permanent basis. A new and rather unique role, you'll be joining a warm and friendly environment with sustainability at its heart. 
A background in share scheme/plan management is key, ideally within a similar international employee owned business. You'll take a lead role in managing the global equity projects, being supported by colleagues who'll manage the day-to-day activities. Project management skills and experience will be required, as will good prioritising and problem-solving skills.  A background in company secretarial matters would also be advantageous, including drafting board minutes and shareholder announcements/communications relating to equity projects. Excellent communication skills are needed throughout this role, collaborating with many internal teams, international colleagues and external advisers too. A full job description is available on request. 

2985Interim Assistant Secretary - 6 mths -London/remoteContractSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company SecretaryOur client is AIM listed and seeks interim help for c6 months to start asap. Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, the purpose of the role is to cover the role of the Assistant Company Secretary during her maternity leave and to assist with the general broad ranging workload of the Company Secretariat. Would suit fully qualified candidate with 3 years+ experience in a Secretariat.

The role works closely with Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Operations with a range of external providers including auditors, lawyers and oversees Co Sec providers. The role will has significant exposure to the most senior executives in the Group. You will assist with inquiries from senior members of the organisation which requires fast, consistent delivery to the highest standards. This role offers an excellent opportunity to demonstrate stakeholder skills, your teamworking and organisational abilities, and to test your technical knowledge in a dynamic public company.

2981Not for Profit - Interim Head of Secretariat c. 4 months to start asap. London/RemoteContractOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary

Our not-for-profit client seeks to recruit an experienced candidate to join asap as interim Head of Secretariat/Company Secretary. Their new starter must be available to join them within the next two weeks or so, for a period of up to 4 months to cover temporary absence. Reporting to the GC, you will be required to perform the statutory duties of a Company Secretary and to administer a company secretarial service to the organisation and its subsidiaries, support on Governance, take minutes, etc. There is an Assistant Company Secretary in post to support. This role would suit someone used to working with senior stakeholders as you will work closely with the CE/support the Board. It would be ideal for someone used to jumping into a role and getting up to speed quickly, someone who can work autonomously, a problem solver, perhaps someone used to handling contract roles as circumstances won’t allow for a handover on this occasion... A full job description is available on request.

2980Senior Co-Sec Assistant - National CharityNot AvailablePermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company Secretary

Well known national charity is now looking for a Senior Company Secretarial Assistant to join their Secretariat team and support the Company Secretary. The role will be based in their London Head Office in but under current conditions, the team are working remotely.

The Senior Co-Sec Assistant  will play an key role in the team; supporting the various committees within the charity, planning and supporting the management of the AGM and ensuring the charity is working to the highest possible standards in line with Charity regulations and frameworks. This is a chance to join a well-established team with a national leading charity.

Part qualified and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Get in touch for more information. 

2979Deputy Co-Sec - National CharityNot AvailablePermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

This national not-for-profit is now looking for an Deputy Company Secretary to join their Secretariat team and support the Company Secretary. The role will be based in their London Head Office but under current conditions, the team are working remotely.

The Deputy Co-Sec will play an integral role in the team supporting key committees, planning and supporting the management of the AGM and ensuring the charity is working to the highest possible standards in line with Charity regulations and frameworks. This is a chance to join a well-established team with a national leading charity.

Ideally, you will be fully qualified (or very nearly) and have some experience of working within a charity or public body.

Get in touch for more information.

2977BWW Exclusive - Assistant Company SecretaryRemote/LondonPermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company SecretaryThis Insurance company now seeks to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary on a permanent basis. You'll be joining a small Secretariat and as part of an immediate team of two, you'll deliver a full range of company secretarial services to all entities under management. 
Organising and minuting Board and Committee meetings is an integral part of this role and you'll need demonstrate a strong track record in this area. Experience of Diligent would be advantageous.
You'll need to be comfortable working fairly autonomously, looking after and managing your own workload and of course respect the need for discretion with the sensitive and confidential information you'll be handling. Good attention to detail and strong communication skills will be looked out for during the interview process. ICSA qualified and part qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. 
A full job description is available on request. 

2976Company Secretary Remote/LondonPermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Only Company SecretaryOur client, a leading global asset manager, is now seeking to appoint a Company Secretary on a permanent basis. Being a Chartered Secretary with a number of years experience (ideally gained within asset management or wider financial services), you'll need to demonstrate a pro-active, forward thinking approach to your work and have the skills and abilities to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally. 
You'll be joining a well organised and professional team of five, having the direct management and development of one of those team members. You'll work very closely with the head of department in providing a full range of corporate secretarial and governance support to the Group's UK and Lux regulated entity boards and committees. A full job description is available upon request. 

2962BWW Exclusive - PLC Maternity Leave coverRemoteFixed TermSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant

This plc based in North Yorkshire is now in need of interim maternity leave cover for the Assistant Secretary, who plans to go on maternity leave at the end of April 2021 – but they are happy to have the cover start as soon as is practical ahead of this.
Reporting to the GC/CoSec you will support the Co Sec in providing full company secretarial and governance support to the group. An excellent opportunity for someone to continue to build their experience within a listed environment, in a very hands on role. A full job description is available on request. 

2973Deputy Secretary - newly created roleLondonPermanentDeputy Company SecretaryOur client is looking for a Deputy Company Secretary to provide high quality, professional company secretarial services to the group both in the UK and overseas and promote good corporate governance throughout.  Would suit an enthusiastic and driven individual who is keen to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company which is focused on building the  brand.  The person who fills this role will report to the General Counsel/Company Secretary and will be able to work in a wide ranging, standalone role within the wider legal team, with shared support.

The successful candidate will be ICSA qualified and will have the following skills and experience;

• Significant experience as a company secretary, preferably in the financial services sector and within organisations with cross-jurisdictional operations.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, particularly UK company law, and corporate governance best practice.
• Good understanding and previous experience of implementing company secretarial software.
• Confident stakeholder management and experience of working with board/C-Suite stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing competing priorities.
• Able to deliver quality written reports or minutes with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to design and implement new ways of working, based on company secretarial and corporate governance best practice.
• Ability to take ownership and drive projects forward.

 

2970Global Entity Rationalisation Project - 12month FTCRemote/LondonFixed TermDeputy Company Secretary, Only Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryThis multinational financial services group now seeks a corporate governance specialist to support on a global entity rationalisation project. 
To be offered as a 12month FTC, with the possibility of extension, you'll provide key governance and company secretarial inputs into the project and support to senior directors, business group heads and support divisions. 
You'll need to be driven and self-motivated and will naturally have strong company secretarial and corporate governance knowledge and experience gained in a similar, faced paced environment. Prior experience of running or supporting on similar global projects would be extremely advantageous. A pragmatic approach to the task and excellent communication skills with people at all levels will be expected. A full job description is available on request. 

2972Assistant Company Secretary - Asset ManagementLondon (City)PermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Opportunity to join global investment manager as Assistant Company Secretary.
The primary focus of the role will be to provide professional governance advice and company secretarial services to a range of investment trust boards and committees, and support to the Asset Management Secretariat for associated management companies. This role would suit an assistant company secretary looking for more responsibility and the opportunity to take the lead for their own listed entities within 1-2 years.
This international company aims for its company secretaries to act as trusted advisers to the business. You will receive coaching and support from your line manager, the wider Governance team and the Learning & Development team to allow you to develop your skills and knowledge to meet their expectations.
Would suit a candidate with the following skills and knowledge.
• Chartered Governance qualification;
• listed company or financial services sector company secretarial experience;
• experience of investment trusts and/or working with non-executive directors an advantage;
• experience of Blueprint (statutory register software) and Worksite (file management system) an advantage;
• competent computer skills, with a strong knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Outlook;
• excellent communication skills;
• fast learner eager to progress to the next level;
• highly organised, able to prioritise and to deliver within strict deadlines;
• ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure with minimum supervision;
• analytical and highly disciplined;
• proactive and self-motivated; and
• an effective team player.

2971FTSE250 Company Secretarial Assistant Remote/LondonPermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, TraineeThis vacancy presents a great opportunity for someone looking to step up into their second company secretarial role. You'll be joining a professional, friendly and supportive, mid-sized Secretariat in this stable FTSE250 listed financial services group.
You'll likely be an ICSA student or recent graduate with current experience of the core fundamentals of the role. In this role, your primary focus will be on board and committee support - but your range won't be limited to just this, as you'll also be involved in a wider range of duties including statutory compliance, share scheme administration and a number of other ad hoc tasks/projects when they arise. 
You'll need to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and communicate exceptionally well with others. You'll be expected to manage an uneven workload at times and be able to respond quickly to ad hoc queries from the business as/when they arise. 
If this sounds like something that would interest you, please enquire for a full job description. 
 

2968Company SecretaryLondon/RemotePermanentOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Global property group now seek a Company Secretary to sit within their wider legal team.

This role will take responsibility for the core governance and company secretarial duties for applicable entities within the group. You will work closely with the General Counsel and the team’s legal counsels. You will also be supported by a company secretarial administrator. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead delivery of Company Secretariat activities, contribute to Company Secretariat policies, processes and operations.
• Act as company secretary for various legal entities. Provide a full company secretarial service to a portfolio of companies, boards, joint venture entities, board committees, management committees and investment advisory committees
• Provide support, advice and training internally and externally in relation to the UK companies
• Identification, assessment and implementation of regulatory and legislative changes
• Delivery of ad hoc Corporate Governance projects under the direction of the Head of Legal
• Provide support for ad hoc technical queries and mentoring / training junior staff
• This is a developing ‘hands-on’ role

Ideally, you will be a qualified company secretary however our client is flexible on background. This is a really exciting opportunity to act at the centre of a business and play an integral role whilst gaining exposure to a multi-faceted remit.

2966FTSE 250 Part-Time Co-Sec (30/40 days) - Berkshire/RemoteNot AvailablePermanentOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary

FTSE 250 organisation seek an experienced Co-Sec on a part time basis to support them for 30-40 days per year. 

Reporting to the CFO, this person will help the company in developing their governance function, managing and catering to the main board and completing the core company secretarial duties. 

The ideal candidate would have extensive experience of working with top-level boards and a thorough understanding of risk management and corporate governance. PLC experience would also be advantageous but not essential. 

Some overnight travel required and able to visit the head office near Reading when needed. 

2963Interim Assistant Company Secretary - 6-8 month FTCLondon/RemoteFixed TermAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryNational Pensions provider are seeking an experienced candidate with excellent technical skills for a period of 6-8 months. This role will manage and undertake key company secretarial work relating to a porfolio of entities under their control. 

Key Tasks will include: 

• Assisting in the incorporation/registration of new entities; for overseas entities
• Maintenance of statutory documentation/files and Blueprint database records.
• Organizing and arranging board meetings as required, ensuring appropriate timetabling per the yearly planner
• Preparing and drafting board minutes and shareholder resolutions 
• Attending board/committee meetings and fulfilling all company secretarial responsibilities
• Preparing the statutory returns or overseeing compliance by company secretarial providers in the relevant jurisdiction

Ideally, you will have excellent working knowledge of Blueprint and have a strong track record of managing a varied portfolio of entities. 

This role will be based remotely for the time being and, when possible, operate from the London office in the City. Whilst it is a 6-8 month FTC, there is a strong possibility this role becomes permanent. 

2948BWW Exclusive: Company Secretarial Assistant LondonPermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, TraineeThis British based property investment and management company is now looking to expand their Secretariat team and is recruiting for a new Company Secretarial Assistant on a permanent basis. 
Its a wonderful opportunity for someone ICSA qualified (or still studying) to join a relatively small, hands-on team with a diverse remit. You'll need to have current company secretarial experience, ideally gained in a large private company and so this role would serve as an excellent step up into a second role for someone seeking to further develop their experience and responsibilities.
Working knowledge of GEMS would be advantageous but training will be offered if not and you have previously been used to a different system. 
Above all else, excellent written and oral communication skills are needed - you'll be working directly with Board members and the senior management team on a daily basis. A detailed job description has been drawn up do please click 'apply now' for a more information.