Latest Roles

3118International Governance Role - Surrey/RemoteRemote/SurreyPermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company SecretaryThis leading, internationally listed group is now seeking to appoint a Chartered Secretary to join its well-regarded, professional Secretariat on a permanent basis. 
You'll manage a team of four based over two geographical areas in providing a full range of governance and company secretarial duties to all entities under management within the UK and across Europe. This role will best fit an adaptable individual, someone comfortable in leading others and can be successful in working with key stakeholders over multiple countries and differing cultures. Therefore, excellent communication skills are needed and fluency in any other European languages would be highly advantageous (but not essential). Financial services/regulated company experience is also desirable, but not essential. A full and detailed job description is available on request. 
 

3153Company Secretary (12month FTC) - Greater ManchesterGreater ManchesterFixed TermDeputy Company Secretary, Only Company Secretary

Our client seeks to appoint a Company Secretary on an interim basis (maternity cover) to take overall responsibility for the Secretariat on a day to day basis. Reporting directly to the CEO and with the support of a Deputy Secretary you'll ensure the highest quality of company secretarial and governance support is maintained to all business areas and functions within the group.

ICSA qualified with experience in the financial services sector, this role will suit someone who likes to lead, coach, motivate and develop a professional team to establish and maintain exceptional corporate and secretarial standards, expertise and service to all stakeholders. This role will be predominantly office based with some home working. A full job description is available on request.

Duties are likely to include (but not be limited to);

• Provide support to the Chairman, CEO and Non-Executive Directors to ensure the effective functioning of the Board and Board Committees.
• Responsible for implementing and embedding strategic ESG considerations at the Board level.
• Act in the role of facilitator in discussions at the Board and Executive Committee level to develop strategic ambitions and priorities.
• Responsible for the production and regular review of matters reserved for the Board. Ensuring the Board deals with, and does not delegate decision-making responsibilities on those matters.
• Act as a source of advice and guidance to all directors, providing support where required on matters of corporate governance best practice.
• Assisting the Chair and CEO with periodic reviews of governance arrangements in the Group, and provide advice as to whether they remain fit for purpose and appropriate and whether improvements should be made.
• Maintain regular contact with SM&CR Office, Compliance and other assurance departments regarding relevant matters.
• Ensuring good information flows within the Board and its committees and between senior management and non-executive directors, as well as facilitating induction and assisting with professional development as required.

3152PLC Senior Company Secretarial AssistantLondon/RemotePermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company Secretary

Newly created role for a Senior Company Secretarial Assistant with our client, a global, premium listed FTSE plc with operations worldwide, including major US operations in New York and Chicago. Headquartered in London (Kings Cross area) they operate a hybrid working model and will be looking for someone to come into the office 1-2 days a week, (if flexibility is preferred, the rest can be done remotely, but 5 days in the office is fine too if that is what you prefer).

They seek an additional person to join their company secretarial team which currently consist of three professionals. This role would suit someone with exceptional capabilities and the following attributes to support the fast-paced environment:

• Ideally ICSA finalist/fully qualified.
• Strong technical knowledge supported by practical experience.
• At least two years’ experience in fast-paced Company Secretariat of a listed plc.
• Able to provide additional support at a competent level.
• Ability to adapt to new initiatives and developments in a fast-paced environment
• Transaction experience: restructures, liquidations.
• Share plan experience would be useful: all-employee and executive share plan experience in global organisation.
• Diligent Entities experience preferable.

 

Key responsibilities and tasks

• Execute restructure and legal entity rationalisation tasks, including drafting documentation for the transfer of shares, share issuances, capital reductions, intercompany financing arrangements and due diligence.
• Assist with the LTIP award grants and vesting, liaising closely the share plan administrator and internal stakeholders.
• Lead the SAYE and US ESPP invitation and maturity.
• Support the Annual Report and AGM process, including drafting sections of the Governance Report and AGM documentation.
• Support M&A activity.

• Oversee group-wide bank mandate changes.
• Support the annual group insurance program renewal
• Other ad-hoc work as required.

3151Deputy/Assistant Company Secretary (4 or 5 days per week) Staffordshire/LondonPermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryThis multinational healthcare provider are now seeking to appoint a Deputy/Assistant Company Secretary on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Company Secretary, you'll provide a full range of company secretarial and corporate governance services to the group which has operations in c.25counties. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Providing support in advising the group company boards on their responsibilities as Directors and ensuring they are briefed on changes to the law or regulations, including arranging tailored training updates in key legal/corporate issues as needed.
• Organise and maintain full up to date electronic corporate records and documents relating to the group companies in both the UK and overseas. Delivering a comprehensive range of support activities, proactively troubleshooting and resolving issues which arise to allow the Secretariat to deliver in line with legal and regulatory requirements in both the UK and overseas
• Organise and where required attend group company boards and governance committees as appropriate, ensuring accurate minutes are taken and reported and ensuring actions are delivered.
• Communicating directly, and on behalf of the Company Secretary, with the Boards, regulatory authorities and others.
• Maintain the group corporate structures up to date, with the formation of new companies and dissolution of companies, as appropriate.
• Update and maintain the corporate and statutory records of the Group companies, and manage the dissolution of companies as required from time to time.
• Ensure compliance with the shareholder arrangements, corporate governance and other relevant corporate regulations and legislation (e.g. Bribery Act, Modern Slavery Act, Competition law compliance); support the company secretary with legal and regulatory changes in key areas and provide advice and assistance to the group company boards and senior managers on key issues.

This role will ideally be offered on a full time basis but they will also consider a 4 day per week basis. The company are operating a 50/50 home/office working policy with offices in Burton upon Trent and Paddington - this role could be based from either. A full job description is available on request and applicants who are still studying the ICSA qualification as well as those already qualified are encouraged to apply. 

3150Assistant Co-Sec - InfrastructureLondon/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Large infrastructure group are now seeking an Assistant Company Secretary on a permanent basis. You will be the second person in this small, busy team of two; reporting to the Deputy Co-Sec.

This will be a highly visible role within the business and the ideal candidate will have gained some strong Co-Sec experience from either a professional services or in-house environment and will also have completed their CGI exams (or very nearly!). Board Support and Minuting experience would also be highly desirable as this person would act as secretary a number of key committees.

This role will be based in their head office near Covent Garden and the business are aiming for this candidate to work 3 days a week in the office however, there could be more flexibility for the right candidate. A competitive base salary will be on offer.

3087Company Secretarial Assistant - CityLondon EC3PermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant

Leading international insurance group is looking for someone to support their established and expanding Company Secretarial team in the provision of Company Secretarial (including share-related) services to the Group's boards, shareholders and the business generally in accordance with Group policy.

This role would suit a part/fully CGI qualified candidate with;

• Proven experience in a governance/company secretarial role, ideally in the insurance industry or in financial services
• Minute taking experience with regulated entities at board level
• Diligent Entities experience (or equivalent)
• Diligent Boards experience (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of existing UK statutory and regulatory legislation
• Educated to degree level, ideally Finance or Law

3098BWW Exclusive: Assistant Co-Sec - Manufacturing GroupNorthamptonshire/RemotePermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company Secretary

Our client is now seeing an Assistant Co-Sec & Risk Officer. This role will work extensively with senior stakeholders including the General Counsel and CEO. The role will have a broad remit including provision of board and committee secretariat, risk and furthering the groups exceptional standards of Corporate Governance.

This role would suit a candidate with c. 1-3 years of Co-Sec experience or senior administrative experience looking for further their remit and career progression. You should have excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to manage a number of tasks simultaneously. You will also have strong IT skills and the ability to instil confidence in Senior Stakeholders. This is a really exciting chance to join a truly progressive and employee-centric business with a view for the long-term.

This role will be based out of their Head office in Northamptonshire – a grade 2 listed building and impressive grounds. There will be a level of flexibility for some home working potentially c. 3-4 days a week from home or even remote with office attendance when needed.   

3149Administrator, Governance Services - London/RemoteLondonPermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant

Our client is looking for an Administrator to join their small Governance Services team. This is a full-time, permanent role. You will join a growing team in a friendly and committed working environment and get involved in a variety of tasks and have ample opportunity and support for growth. This is a newly created role generated from the increasing growth of the business, becoming the 5^th member in a small, close-knit team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their career, who can grow and develop in this new exciting role. The successful candidate is likely to have some previous corporate administrative experience and be part or fully CGI qualified, or committed to working towards this qualification. The role will be based in the central London offices, however, our client is open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Apply now for the full job description and email team@bwwrecruitment.com if you have any further questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

3146Governance Officer - 6mth FTC with opp. to become permNot AvailableFixed TermCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company Secretary

Well known Housing Provider are now looking to add a governance officer to their team. This is well established, experienced and busy team and this role will be a highly visible one within the organisation. The role will initially be offered on a 6mth FTC but it is highly likely that this will be extended.

The ideal candidate will have some experience working in a governance function, ideally within a not-for-profit environment and will be either part or fully CGI qualified. 

The team are planning to continue working remotely with the occasional need to come into the office – likely to be once or twice a month.

Full JD available on request.

3148Company Secretary 12 mth FTCLondon/RemoteFixed TermOnly Company SecretaryInterim opportunity (12 month FTC) for an experienced Company Secretary to join our recently delisted client in a standalone role, while they decide what is needed long term. You will act as Company Secretary for all UK group entities. 

The role carries a high degree of responsibility and independence, involving contact with senior management and external advisors. There is a requirement for the role holder to demonstrate the highest degree of professional integrity, as well as strong technical and professional capabilities and the ability to work autonomously with confidence and authority.
 

3144FTSE 250 Interim Assistant - 12mth Mat Cover SW1/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant

FTSE 250 manufacturer are now looking for an Legal Assistant & Assistant Company Secretary on a 12mth FTC to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a company secretarial role with key focus on the PLC work. As such, the organisation are looking for a candidate who has some experience in a PLC environment or an excellent understanding of the work required. You will join a small team, reporting directly to the GC/Co-Sec. This role will have excellent exposure to senior and high-profile stakeholders and the opportunity to gain fantastic experience.

The business are operating a hybrid working arrangement so the appointed candidate would need to be able to access their head office in SW1 although some flexibility will be afforded to the right candidate.

A competitive base salary will be on offer.

3143Interim Assistant Co-Sec - 6mth FTC - Public SectorLondon/RemoteFixed TermSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary

Public Sector organisation are now looking to appoint a capable and experienced Assistant Company Secretary to their team on a 6 mth FTC (with the possibility of extension) in order to support the groups boards and committees. The role has come about due to a secondment within the team.

You will work alongside 4 other Assistant Company Secretaries with your own portfolio of boards and committees to cater to. The team is also responsible for the business statutory compliance, annual report and governance practices, policies and framework.

The ideal candidate will have gained excellent demonstratable minuting experience and experience working with senior stakeholders and high-level meetings. 

 There may be times where it is necessary to come into the office more than 2 days a week. Their office is based in London,SE1.

3142PLC Snr Officer - Professional ServicesLondon/RemotePermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial AssistantOur client, a well respected professional services provider is now seeking a Snr Officer level candidate to join the business and provide company secretarial support to key listed clients. 

This is an excellent chance for someone with some plc exposure to gain further experience and operate more independently. You will be joining a new team designed specifically to these clients and be working under establised and experienced company secretaries. 

The ideal candidate would have:

• ICSA/CGI qualification or equivalent university degree, or part qualified with substantial expertise in a similar role;
• 3 years or more of relevant experience (company secretarial role including listed work);
• Prior experience in professional services would be a strong asset;
• A good working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 including the ability to research and provide advice on corporate governance matters;
• Good knowledge of listed companies aspects including enhanced governance rules, corporate governance code, directors duties, terms of reference, AGMs, audit committees, RNS announcements; Market Abuse Regulations, DTR5 etc.;

More information available on request.

3141Interim Group Secretary, 6mths Lincoln/RemoteFixed TermOnly Company Secretary

Our client has a hugely varied portfolio of businesses spanning the following sectors, food, pharmacy, travel, funeral, florist, post offices and property.

They now seek to recruit an interim Group Secretary to join their team. The current company secretary is taking early retirement at the end of the year and they would like to appoint someone to join them on an interim basis (c.6 months) while they consider what they need going forward.

The head office is based in central Lincoln (close to Lincoln Central Station), and they would ideally like someone to be able to work in the office 2/3 days a week (especially important during the handover phase), the rest of the week can be remote.

This is a standalone position in terms of the company secretarial role, you would have the assistance of a PA, and a solicitor reports into this role. Culturally, the board is engaged and interesting and describe the business as great fun, with a business remit the size of a FTSE 250 conglomerate, but with the feel of an engaged local business that traces its roots back to 1861.

A full job description is available on request. The role would suit a legally capable professional with a robust, astute, commercial mindset, and a broad ranging background who can bring their experience of different industries and sectors to the business to help them shape the role going forward. Any prior charity experience might also be useful. The salary is highly negotiable depending on the level and experience of the candidate chosen. Culturally, the board is engaged and interesting and describe the business as great fun, with a business remit the size of a FTSE 250 conglomerate, but with the feel of an engaged local business that traces its roots back to 1861.

3139Snr Officer - Professional ServicesNot AvailablePermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company SecretaryBWW have been instructed by a well known and highly established company secretarial services provider to source a talented and ambitious Senior Officer to join their team. 

This role will support and cater to a broad and varied client portfolio, reporting to an experienced manager. This role would suit a candidate with some experience at co-sec assistant level and looking for further progression. 

The ideal candidate would have: 

• c. 3 years of relevant experience (company secretarial and managing corporate structures of a similar nature);
• Prior Blueprint experience (now called Diligent) would be a very strong asset;
• A good knowledge of compliance requirements and AML regulations;
• Possess team spirit, the capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate;
• A flexible and hands-on approach

More information is available on request.

3138Manager - Professional ServicesNot AvailablePermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company SecretaryOur client, a leading professional services firm are now seeking an experienced candidate to join their growing team at manager level. 

You will help shape a new team, providing excellent company secretarial services to a broad and varied client portfolio. 

The ideal candidate would:

•   have at least 5 years of company secretarial experience (preferably in a professional financial services environment);

•   have experience managing corporate international structures;

•    have knowledge of Compliance/AML rules and ability to identify UBOs and work out list of KYC required;

•    have knowledge of Blueprint (Diligent) would be preferable;

•    possess team spirit, the capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate;

•    possess good communication and management skills and are able to delegate work and supervise a team;

More information available on request.

3140Board Support ManagerLondon W1/HybridPermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company Secretary

Our client is an internationally renowned organisation. They seek to recruit a Board Support Manager to provide support to the Company Secretary’s office and to provide professional, efficient and high quality input/support with particular reference to supporting the meetings calendar, Trustees and Executive Board. Also to provide support to the Company Secretary with developing and improving the governance frameworks/ systems.

This is a pivotal role in the newly integrated governance model and integral in building and maintaining a governance framework.
 

Experience

• Minimum 3 years in a company secretarial role
• Experience of board support for top level board and committees

 

Knowledge

• Corporate governance, company law

 

Skills

• Strong relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders, up to and including at a senior level
• Excellent communication; verbal and written including report/advice note writing
• Able to demonstrate a professional approach at all times whilst under pressure
• Minute taking
• Exacting attention to detail

Qualifications

• ICSA qualified or part qualified

3077BWW Exclusive: FTSE 250 Assistant Co-Sec - ExeterExeterPermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryOur exclusive client, a PLC infrastructure group based in Exeter, are now seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary. 

This role will have excellent exposure to the board and key committees alongside working closely with the company secretary on core listed work. This role also has some coverage over the business share plans so experience in this area would be desirable.

The ideal candidate will have gained strong listed experience, be fully qualified by the CGI (ICSA) and have demonstratable experience working with senior stakeholders and boards. The role will be based in Exeter, whilst some flexibility will be considered; this is seen is an office based role.
 
A competitive base salary is on offer alongside benefits. A full JD is available.

3137Newly Created Co-Sec Role - InsuranceRemote/London EC2PermanentOnly Company Secretary

Our client, a leading insurance business, are now seeking an individual to provide a high quality, professional Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance service and to ensure the smooth operation of the Boards and Board Committees of the Group and its subsidiaries.

This organisation are an already well established yet growing business and are currently one of the largest independent businesses in the Lloyd’s market. 

Currently, their company secretarial responsibilities are undertaken by a compliance team and the business are now looking to appoint a dedicated corporate governance professional. This will be a new role with considerable scope for further development. 

A full JD is available on request.

3068Corporate Secretarial AssistantLondon E1PermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company Secretary

Our client seeks to hire a Corporate Secretarial Assistant on a full time, permanent basis, reporting directly to the head of department, the Corporate Secretarial Manager. You will assist in providing a comprehensive administration service to the Board and Committees within the group, to be responsible for collating, preparing Board Papers and ensuring their distribution in a timely manner.

This role comes with a plenty of responsibility, visibility and ownership of key Board and Committee meetings - you must be able to demonstrate excellent minute taking skills as well as the communication and interpersonal skills to work with senior stakeholders. The Corporate Secretarial Manager is also keen to continually develop new technology based solutions to streamline processes – he would be very keen for their new recruit to have a significant, active role in this.

Role would suit;

• A strong multitasker with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines and a varied workload
• Someone with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to act professionally at all times
• Previous company secretarial/administrative/ Board level experience would be advantageous

3136PLC Interim Co-Sec - 3-4 mth FTCLondon/RemoteFixed TermOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a listed technology business, are now in need of an interim Co-Sec to help support their small team of two during a busy period whilst they undertake a large governance project. There will be a range of BAU work to undertake alongside the project management of their annual report. This role would suit someone with strong technical experience and used to operating in new environments on interim contracts.

This role will report into the Group Co-Sec and be offered on a 3-4mth FTC. The business are happy to offer this role on a remote basis.

A full JD is available on request. 

3130FTSE 250 Deputy SecretaryLondon/RemotePermanentDeputy Company Secretary

FTSE 250 plc, now seeks a Deputy Company Secretary to join its small and well established team. You will report into the Group Co-Sec and work alongside a second deputy as the team is looking to ensure they are operating in the most efficient way. You will still gain excellent access to the PLC work and also oversee one of the PLC's key regulated entities. This role will also likely have 1 or 2 direct reports. A full job description is available.

This role will best suit a qualified Co-Sec with strong PLC experience, ideally from within an FS or Insurance organisation. Managerial experience would be an advantage.

Skills and Abilities

• General commercial and financial knowledge
• Strong minuting skills
• Sound meeting management and support experience
• Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS Office, advanced Excel and Word skills
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
• Motivational skills, team worker as well as able to work on own initiative
• The ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise
• Ability to negotiate

Aptitude and Disposition

• Outcome focused, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
• Professional approach to successfully interact with senior management/colleagues/external suppliers
• Diplomatic
• Curious

3134BWW Exclusive - FTSE 250 Senior Assistant/Deputy, newly created roleLeicestershire/remotePermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary

Due to the growth of the business and increased departmental workload, our FTSE 250 client has opened a newly created role - a Senior Assistant/Deputy Company Secretary role to support the Company Secretary. The successful candidate needs to be capable of doing much of the day to day company secretarial work without supervision. There is flexibility on the title that they can use which could be adjusted to suit the level and preference of the candidate chosen. You will be purely dedicated to handling the company secretarial work and supporting the Company Secretary in a strong No 2 role. There is also shared admin support in the department.

Important to this role will be the ability and experience to provide share scheme support (these sit between the company secretarial team and the people team) and being comfortable and experienced enough to write a first draft of the annual report. A full job description is available on request.

Culturally – business is quite fast moving, the team here are described as practical, pragmatic, straightforward, informal and very approachable.

Salary will be negotiable depending on level of candidate chosen for the role + car allowance + bonus + benefits. Flexible working will be offered if required, at the moment they are aiming for 2 days a week in the Leicestershire office, but they are open to ideas, but unlikely to offer wholly remote working. 

The successful candidate is likely to have the following skills and competencies;

• A relevant Company Secretarial qualification and experience of working in a FTSE listed company secretariat.
• Good working knowledge of the legal, regulatory and corporate governance framework applying to listed companies.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Good computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Highly organised with a "can-do" approach with ability to work to deadlines and under pressure from multiple tasks.
• Able to work well as a team member and build rapport and trust with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Must possess a high level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.

 

3133Senior Assistant Company Secretary (permanent) - Greater Manchester/RemoteGreater Manchester/RemotePermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant

Our client seeks to appoint a Senior Assistant Company Secretary on a permanent basis, to support and work directly with the Company Secretary in ensuring the highest quality of company secretarial and governance support to all business areas and functions within the group. The role will involve working closely with and supporting the Group and Regulated Boards, Committees and senior management and requires strong technical knowledge and skills in order to comply with legislation and corporate governance regulations, along with well developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships across the organisation.

Ideally ICSA qualified with some experience of regulated entities, this role will suit someone who likes to be involved in all areas of the company secretarial remit - it’s an incredibly diverse role. A full job description is available on request.

The successful candidate is likely to have the following skills and qualities;

• ICSA qualified, with at sound experience working in the company secretarial field
• Excellent technical knowledge of company law and corporate governance arrangements
• Able to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of company secretarial practice
• Strong experience in minute and action taking
• Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements/expectations and developments in the corporate governance field
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to communicate at all levels
• Effective at prioritising competing interests and responsibility, always acting with diplomacy
• Able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and adopt a pragmatic approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Competence using MS Office applications

3132Newly created Assistant Secretary rolesLondon/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Our client has recently undergone a restructuring of its company secretarial team (11 people in total) and has three newly created Assistant Company Secretary roles to offer on a permanent basis in London. This is a unique opportunity to come into a newly formed team and help grow and shape the function going forward.

The main purpose of all these roles is to provide a proactive, end to end company secretarial service to both regulated and non-regulated entities. The three roles are designed to offer subtle variations as well as those specific duties though, and the broad plan is as follows - so which role people will be best suited to will be discussed throughout the process;

1. The work in this Assistant role will be 80% involved in supporting the main entity This role will require gravitas, it will suit someone who has previous experience of senior manager/Board stakeholders and experience ideally gained in another insurer or asset management company. You will run your own committees, and deputise for the Deputy Company Secretary as required on Board Meetings/Sub committees. You will also be fully involved in the Annual Report/AGM.
2. Subsidiary management Assistant, you will deputise for the Head of Subsidiary Governance, directly supporting the main subsidiaries, attending/supporting exec committee meetings. Working as part of the team handling all the subsidiary governance, statutory work, transactional core work. You will also be expected to actively mentor and help manage a trainee company secretary.
3. Subsidiary management Assistant Secretary, working again in the subsidiary governance team with duties as per above role but also with a specific responsibility for technical side projects. You will be a key person involved in the implementation of new technology – in particular specialist company secretarial softwares. The new Deputy is very excited and motivated to bring new technologies to the department, and keep that aspect continually up to date and is looking for someone to support her in this endeavour.

In common for all roles will be the need to be experienced, ideally already ICSA qualified with a good few years of experience preferably gained in a regulated environment. The salary will be competitive and will be dependant on the level of experience the chosen candidate brings to the role, as there can be some flexibility on levels. The legal/cosec team is based in London EC3. There will be flexible working available if required, most people at this level are aiming for a minimum of 2/3 days in the office – with Monday being a core day where everyone comes in to get together.

3127Chartered Secretary - 12month FTC (f/t or p/t)London EC2/RemoteFixed TermAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

This innovative and forward thinking multinational financial services group, is now looking to appoint an additional Chartered Secretary to its highly respected Secretariat on a 12 months fixed term contract. To start as soon as possible, this role could be offered on a full time or part time (no fewer than 3 days per week) basis. 
You'd be joining a highly collaborative and supportive team at Senior Manager or Manager level (depending on experience level).

Some key responsibilities include:

1. Advising directors, business groups and support divisions on aspects of company secretarial practice, corporate governance, company law and internal policies;
2. Drafting board resolutions and related documents for transactions and reorganisations;
3. Running the regular board / committee meeting process for key entities, liaising with the Chair to formulate the agendas and attending and minuting those meetings and co-ordinating the follow up actions;
4. Overseeing the compliance of a portfolio of subsidiary companies (some of which are regulated) and delegating various tasks whilst retaining overall accountability for the good governance of those entities;
5. Devising and delivering face to face director training;
6. Managing day-to-day relationships with external service providers;

This hands-on role will have high-level involvement in advising on corporate governance best practice on an international level. Ideally, you will be an excellent technician; you’ll be able to take ownership and responsibility of projects in this fast paced, changing environment. You'll need to be a Chartered Secretary with great attention to detail to fit in well with this truly professional and charming team.
Please do get in touch for more details. 

3126BWW Exclusive: FTSE100 Director of SecretariatLondon/RemotePermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Only Company Secretary

FTSE 100 seeks an experienced and resilient Deputy Company Secretary (dedicated number two) to join the group in the capacity of Director of Secretariat, reporting directly to the General Counsel & Company Secretary. You will also lead and manage a team of three in the Group Secretariat in monitoring and providing guidance, awareness and advice on compliance issues around the UK Corporate Governance Code, FCA rulebooks, Companies Act 2006 and other relevant legislation and regulation.
You will be accountable to the General Counsel & Company Secretary and to the Board for significant areas of governance and compliance and their ability to affect the Company’s profile and/or reputation. Delivery of corporate governance projects including NED induction programmes, training schedule for Board members and senior executives on governance matters and Board /Committee evaluations.
The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Secretary with extensive listed company experience, preferably gained within the FTSE100. You'll need to demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels across the business. Being methodical of thought and decisive in decision making is critical in this role. You'll be expect to lead from the front with the GC & Company Secretary in providing innovative solutions to allow the Group to achieve its longer term strategic goals.

3056FTSE 250 - Senior Company SecretaryLondon (City)PermanentSenior Assistant Company SecretaryFTSE 250 seeks a qualified, experienced individual to join its established team in a senior role to handle straightforward, board support work for a regulated entity with a high profile chairman and NEDs, plus a portfolio with focus on liquidating entities and training an Assistant Company Secretary (who looks after the entities and the Board Committees).

This role would suit an ACG/FCG with a confident manner, at ease with senior stakeholders, with a background gained in a professional services or regulated environment, and some previous management experience. 

3128Entity Manager - Multinational PLCBerkshire/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant

Our client, a FTSE 250 technology business now have an exciting role for a motivated Entity Manager to join their small team, looking after a portfolio of Legal entities within the Group, to assist in the provision of entity management and administrative services.

The ideal candidate will have some experience working with a range of entities and entity based projects within a large organisation and will be have a flexible yet personable approach.

The team are currently working remotely but going forward the team will have the opportunity to split their time between our office in Berkshire and working from home. The business are flexible as to what this arrangement could be but it could be looked at as a remote role with a visit to the office once a month.

A competitive package and base salary will be on offer.

3089Interim Co-Sec Assistant/Paralegal (6mth FTC) - Renewable EnergyLondon/RemoteFixed TermCompany Secretarial Assistant, Trainee

Our client, a renewable energy company, are seeking an interim Paralegal/Co-Sec Assistant on an interim basis to support the Legal Manager/Co-Sec. This is a new role as the business’ governance function develops. The role will be offered on a 6 month FTC.

The appointed candidate will be involved in number of key activities including supporting board and committee meetings, undertaking core due diligence and the administration of corporate governance policies and procedures.

The business are currently working remotely but from October will begin operating a hybrid policy, working from the office at least 2 days a week on a fortnightly rotation. Their office is based in Fenchurch St, EC3.

The ideal candidate would have previous experience in either an administrative role or a paralegal role. Experience with database systems and data-entry would be advantageous.

3125Company Secretarial Assistant London EC1/RemotePermanentCompany Secretarial AssistantSustainability is at the heart of this truly global investment manager that has assets in excess of $12bn under management on over 30 countries.
This dedicated and professional Secretariat team is now looking to recruit a Company Secretarial Assistant on a permanent basis. You'll be joining a passionate, busy Secretariat who are well regarded for the high quality of support that they provide the Board and overall group with. 
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone seeking to join a very transactional company and have excellent exposure to the senior managers and directors from day one. There is always something new to get your teeth into in this team and would prove and excellent second (or even third) role for someone seeking to develop their career. 
A baseline level of statutory compliance experience is required, especially excellent working knowledge of Diligent/Blueprint Entities. Some live minuting experience would also be advantageous. A willingness to learn, good team ethic and excellent attention to team will stand you in great stead to apply for this role.  A generous salary and full ICSA study support package is on offer (if needed).

3105Company Secretarial Assistant - PLC Financial ServicesLondonPermanentTrainee, Company Secretarial Assistant

Our client, well-known and respected financial services plc are currently seeking a bright, organised and proactive individual to join their successful Cosec team. As a crucial member of this team, you will have a range of responsibilities in supporting the company secretarial team.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an ambitious candidate looking to begin their Cosec career. You will need to be extremely organised and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. This role will be primarily based in London SW1 but there may be some flexibility. The ideal candidate will be committed to a career in cosec where our client will reward your commitment by supporting your development and progression by offering study support for the CGI qualification (formally ICSA).

Apply now for the full job description and email team@bwwrecruitment.com if you have any further questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

3100Company Secretarial Assistant (no.2 of 3) - London W1/RemoteLondon W1/RemotePermanentCompany Secretarial AssistantA new role has opened up with this progressive, forward thinking multinational investment manager, for a Company Secretarial Assistant to join on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Secretariat and Governance Manager, this role will help provide a broad range of company secretarial and governance duties, including supporting on some key projects.  
This role would ideally suit someone with at least c.2years experience in a trainee/company secretarial assistant level role and would offer the post holder the opportunity to step onwards and upwards in having more freedom and responsibilities in their day-to-day role. The ideal candidate should be part or fully ICSA qualified and excellent working knowledge of Diligent and/or GEMS would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team whilst have the support and guidance of a Chartered Secretary and Manager who has successfully mentored many Company Secretarial Assistant's in her career to date. The team also consists of a Company Secretarial Administrator. A full job description is available on request. 

3069Company Secretarial Manager/Assistant ManagerLondonPermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant

Our client is looking for a strong candidate at either manager or assistant manager level (dependent on experience) to join the board governance team. This person would be focused on providing board and committee support and carrying out board governance advisory projects for a range of clients, predominantly in the financial services sector. The candidate will need to be confident in dealing with senior stakeholders and have good minuting skills, ideally with some regulated or financial services experience.
You will manage a small high calibre team, overseeing three direct reports (qualified and part-qualified company secretaries) and be responsible for maintaining and further developing the relationships with the portfolio clients. A full job description is available on request. 

3154Corporate Entity Manager - Manchester/RemoteManchesterPermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a media production company, are seeking a Corporate Entity Manager to join their team. Operating out of their Manchester-based offices you will be given the option of hybrid working, up to 3 days working from home per week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all corporate secretarial obligations and filings are completed on time for each entity. They will manage the compliance calendar and update various stakeholders of any upcoming deadlines, i.e. liaise with the finance team to ensure that financial statements are available in time to be approved by the board of directors and filed locally. Among other responsibilities.

You will be a versatile, positive and energetic individual who can work equally well on an independent basis or as part of a team. A good communicator, with attention to detail who is self-organised and pro-active who is comfortable with the senior stakeholders involved in the process.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 2+ years of company secretarial/entity management experience looking for the next step in their career. Apply now for the full job description and email team@bwwrecruitment.com if you have any further questions. We look forward to hearing from you!