Latest Roles

3428Assistant Company Secretary - Charity SectorLondonPermanentAssistant Company SecretaryWell renowned charity is now seeking to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary on a full time, permanent basis to provide a range Secretarial, administrative and project support. You will be working closely with the Board of Trustees, in particular the Chair and Committee Chairs Corporate Leadership Team and support teams.

This post will appeal to someone who likes a mixture of structured work (secretarial aspects) with the opportunity to initiate/support new projects.

The role will be predominately home-based, with the requirement to work from the London hub offices for a minimum of 1 day per week. Additional travel may be required

Please see below the candidate requirements for the position. A full job description is available on request.

Education/Knowledge
 

• Associate (or Fellow) of the Chartered Governance Institute (D)
• Significant experience as an assistant company secretary or equivalent in a complex organisation working with senior colleagues, including monitoring progress on multiple tasks, identifying links between issues which arise in more than one context and carrying out follow up actions.
• Good level of skills in MS Office or similar.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with the ability to express him/herself clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing.

Experience
 

• Experience of taking minutes and the ability to identify and record the salient points of discussion.
• A background knowledge and understanding of applicable law and regulation.
• Chartered Governance Institute or legal training, or experience of working in a legal or other professional office. (D)
• A high degree of initiative. Actively influences. Sees opportunities and acts on them.

Salary will be competitive depending on experience. 
 

3427Interim Governance Manager - Professional body London SE1/RemoteFixed TermCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company SecretaryThis professional body is now seeking some immediate, interim support for at least three months, to start as soon as possible. Offered at Governance Manager level and reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide a full range of company secretarial services to the organisation as well as providing Board and Committee meeting support.  
You will need to be a proactive, self-motivated (ideally CGI qualified) professional with excellent live minuting experience gained at Board and/or Board Committee level. You'll need to be confident with working with C-Suite personnel and will have a close working relationship with the CEO in this role. 
Whilst this role will be offered on a three month fixed term contract basis, its likely to be extended and could also be an interim-to-permanent appointment. A full job description is available on request. 

3424Leisure Group - Business AdministratorLondonPermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company SecretaryOur client seeks to recruit to a newly created role - that of Business Administrator. 

The business administrator for the C suite will be a supportive force who empowers their senior leadership. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. They will be able to juggle multiple priorities while remaining flexible and consistent.  They understand the principles of how companies operate, how to execute on activities with little oversight, and have developed some “executive presence” that allows them to stand in for their executive as needed. The Business administrator will also have a view across the entire company joining board meetings, executive team and one to one meetings as requested or routinely requested.

A full job description is available on request. This is an interesting role supporting the Board and senior management, working at the heart of the action.. This role would suit a candidate with the following skills and experience;

• Proven administrative and organisational skills, particularly diary management.
• Complete proficiency with MS office and productivity tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, and an aptitude for learning new software and systems
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
• A very high standard of written English.
• Always maintain confidentiality and have high degree of integrity and discretion
• A pro-active, flexible and resilient attitude with the ability to demonstrate initiative, confidence and reliability.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good team working and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible in managing workloads and able to self-manage, working across different time zones
• Prior Private Equity experience advantageous.

3426Interim Group Company Secretary - AIM listedBucks/RemoteFixed TermDeputy Company Secretary, Only Company SecretaryThis AIM listed company is now seeking the support of a Chartered Secretary on an interim basis for at least a period of six months. Operating at Group Company Secretary level, you will have overall responsibility for the whole company secretarial function. You'll support and work closely with the Group Board during this challenging period for the company. As such the role requires someone with a proven track record of providing high level strategic support to the Board as well as being an excellent conduit between the executive and non-executive directors. 
This role will be an autonomous, standalone Company Secretary post that reports to the Group Finance Director. The Head Office is based in Buckinghamshire and whilst attendance in person for Board meetings is required, the majority of this role can be carried out remotely if preferred. You'll need to be a Chartered Secretary with excellent listed company experience; knowledge of the AIM market would of course be ideal but is not essential. You will have to demonstrate that you have a well organised and meticulous attention to detail in your work style whilst adopting clear lines of communication. 
There is no set start date as such but ideally you'll be immediately available/able to join in February 2023. A full and detailed job description is available on request. 

3417PLC Corporate Governance AssistantCheltenham/HybridPermanentCompany Secretarial AssistantThis is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a busy Company Secretarial team of a UK public listed  company and work with an inspiring Assistant Company Secretary and experienced General Counsel & Company Secretary in a varied governance role. Duties will include;

• Maintain and improve administrative and governance systems for a publicly listed company
• Assist with governance and statutory compliance for our global subsidiaries
• Assist in the preparation of Board and Executive Committee meeting papers and packs
• Assist and manage the annual calendar for Board, sub-committee, and Executive meetings
• Provide administrative support to Board directors
• Assist with the preparation and production of the annual report
• Provide support on stock exchange announcements
• Assist with the arrangement of the Annual General Meeting
• Assist with the arrangement of Board and Committee meetings and events
• Lead on day-to-day company secretarial correspondence and communication, ensuring accurate responses in a timely manner
• Assist in the maintenance of our corporate website
• Assist with share plan administration
• Liaise with our share registrar on share or AGM related matters
• Work with the company secretarial team to ensure that the governance framework is robust  and fit for purpose, including ensuring compliance with Delegation of Authorities and approvals as well as the ongoing review of policies and procedures.
• Monitor and communicate changes in the law, regulations, and guidance regarding corporate governance.

The successful candidate is likely to be;

• Ideally a graduate (applicants educated to at least ‘A’ level standard will be considered) and you may be Governance Institute/ICSA part qualified – but this is not essential
• Experienced in company secretarial/governance matters, preferably in a listed company environment, but not essential
• Someone who is very organized and a ‘self-starter’, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Able to prioritise multiple workstreams, even when working under pressure – and you handle this well
• Interested in developing a corporate governance career in a listed company (PLC) environment
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and curious with a growth mindset, able to think on your feet and be pro-active and flexible – you are happy to drive continuous improvement, particularly relating to processes
• Respectful of confidential information and have high personal integrity and discretion
• You are a strong communicator and can build relationships with all stakeholders with a focus on collaboration – you are resilient and comfortable dealing with all levels in an organisation
• You have excellent technology skills and are competent in Microsoft 365, Excel and PowerPoint experience of using Blueprint and Board Intelligence would be an advantage
• Happiest working in a fast-paced environment, as part of a busy team

3425Company Secretarial Associate - Professional ServicesLondonPermanentCompany Secretarial AssistantOur client is now seeking an Associate to join their Company Secretarial team to provide an efficient, professional company secretarial services to internal and external clients, to continually increase the quality of service and to encourage client referrals and repeat business with the aim to increase revenue and profits.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a flexible hybrid working arrangement in place of a minimum of 2 days at their offices in London and the rest from home. Salary is competitive depending on experience

Job Description
  Key Tasks

• To assist in the maintenance of client companies on ‘Blueprint’ and ensure all statutory deadlines are complied with including preparation and filing of confirmation statements;
• Provide support in relation to the incorporation of new companies;
• Dealing with statutory filings and administration following allotment of shares, transfers of shares, share buybacks; including Companies House filings, updating Blueprint Registers;
• Dealing with Companies House correspondence received for client companies;
• Assisting with the preparation of documentation for client companies including change in registered office, change in officers and change in accounting reference date;
• Preparation of accounts approval documentation;
• Preparation of dormant company accounts;
• Filing of documents with Companies House and the Charity Commission;
• Preparation for dividend documentation;
• Billing for client work;

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years of Company Secretarial experience and some experience working with Diligent Entities (Blueprint)

3392Company Secretary - Investment Management London SW1/RemotePermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Only Company SecretaryThis privately owned investment management firm is now seeking to appoint a Company Secretary on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, you'll play a lead role in working closely with the Board and Executive Committee in providing a full range of governance and company secretarial services to the group. You will have the support and line management responsibility for a Trainee Company Secretary, who is very self-sufficient and experienced in the duties that they perform. 
This role is likely to best fit a Chartered Secretary who is either operating at Deputy Company Secretary level or Company Secretary level in their current role. It might be more appealing for someone looking to move away from a larger team in order to gain more breadth of exposure, autonomy and responsibility of your workload. You will still need to demonstrate that you're a self-starter, have an excellent eye for detail and strong communicator; comfortable working at Board level. Financial services and regulatory experience would definitely be preferred in this role and working knowledge of Diligent Boards would be advantageous. 
The working environment has been described as friendly, supportive and fair with a big focus on ensuring their ESG strategy is embedded into their investment process. 
A very competitive salary and benefits package is on offer and the company are working to a hybrid working policy which is three days in the office (London SW1), two from home. A full job description is available on request. 

3423Senior Manager - market-leading service providerLondon City/HybridPermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryOur client is a market-leading, trusted, comprehensive company secretarial business.  They provide specialised, tailored support to company secretaries and the boards of a wide range of UK-listed and unlisted companies in different sectors and stages of maturity.  They provide a dedicated relationship team with market leading expertise and experience, offering short and long-term practical support, open and regular communication and easy access to services for listed international organisations.
It supports domestic and international clients with all aspects of their company secretarial needs, from governance advice to statutory compliance and have a long-standing reputation of providing class-leading services to UK listed businesses.
As a Senior Manager, you will work closely with the Senior Management Team in leading the team and contributing to strategic decision making, whilst developing a highly skilled team.
Overview
You’ll be working in an award-winning company secretarial business, one of the largest company secretarial providers in the UK and well-known for its expertise in corporate governance advisory services and company secretarial administration.
You will be expected to make a strategic and commercial contribution to the business by utilising your company secretarial and managerial skills within the team.  You will support the Associate Directors, working collectively and collaboratively with other Managers to enable the business to meet their business plan and develop the capabilities of their highly skilled team. A full job description is available on request.
This role would suit a candidate with the following skills and experience;
 

• The drive and desire to work within a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead, develop and motivate both the management team and wider team
• A self-starter with excellent motivation and a willingness to take a hands-on role when required
• Senior Corporate Governance, Advisory and Company Secretarial experience demonstrated at Board level with experience of advising listed companies or through IPO
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the professional services model
• Strong business development and professional services experience or appropriate transferable skills
• An ACG / FCG or equivalent qualified as a Lawyer and / or Accountant

 

3422Associate Director - market leading service providerLondon/hybrid or Exeter/hybridPermanentOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryOur client is a market-leading, trusted, comprehensive company secretarial business with offices in London and Exeter.  It works in partnership internationally with almost 7,000 clients including asset managers and investors, business managers, asset owners, trustees, issuers and borrowers. It provides the infrastructure through which assets are secured or deployed in both regulated and unregulated markets.
It offers industry-leading shareholder services to a wide range of corporates, issuers and business managers. It is the largest UK share registrar providing services to more than 1,300 companies large and small across the UK. It administers share plans for over 200 clients and has worked on more than 50% of UK IPOs since 2005. Its unique place in the market, combined with its partnership and relationship management approach, enables it to play a vital role in connecting issuers with 5 million shareholders around the world.
As an Associate Director you will be an integral part of and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to oversee the day-to-day implementation of the business strategy, bringing your leadership and managerial skills and enthusiasm to the team and supporting the Managing Director in driving the internal and external profile of the business to focus on client relationships to deliver best in class services by way of exceptional relationship management.
A full job description is available on request and this role is likely to suit a senior candidate with the following skills and experience;
 

• The drive and desire to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrable leadership and people management experience and skills, including the ability to motivate yourself and others
• An understanding of the professional services model and experience of adapting and refining business models to adapt to continuing growth and market change
• An ability to build relationships and relate to internal colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels, with a willingness to take a hands-on approach when necessary
• Commercial awareness and a track record of contributing to the commercial success of a professional services business
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, strong experience of producing and delivering presentations and project management expertise
• Strong strategic capability, with the expertise and business understanding to challenge the Senior Management Team when required
• Proven P&L or budgetary management experience
• Legal and / or accounting qualifications, business development and professional services experience and the ability to draw on these experiences to shape the future

3418Interim Company Secretary/Head of Secretariat - Hybrid workingLondon EC1/RemoteFixed TermDeputy Company Secretary, Only Company SecretaryThis growing, multinational renewable energy group, with one of the largest portfolio's in its area in the world, are now seeking the support of a Chartered Secretary (or qualified lawyer) on an interim basis. 
In this post as Interim Company Secretary/Head of Secretariat you'll have full responsibility of all company secretarial aspects within the global portfolio (overseeing and instructing outsourced services providers in overseas jurisdictions). A significant element of this role is project management driven, with particular focus on setting up systems and processes in relation to multinational subsidiary entity management. 
You will report directly to and support the General Counsel and this is a full time posting with hybrid working; the role will likely be offered on a 6month FTC basis and the group are seeking to make an appointment asap, so you'll need to be immediately available (or at very short notice). 
This role is likely to best fit a corporate governance professional who is used to operating autonomously with little direction. This role appears very standalone in nature and as such a strong background in multinational entity management would be advantageous as well as an enthusiastic and flexible approach to support the continued growth and ever changing development of the group. This is a fantastic role for someone seeking to work within the renewable energy sector who would like to take on a project like this. A full and detailed job description is available on request, please do get in touch for more information. 

3421FTSE 250 PLC Senior Administrator - Corporate SecretariatRemote/London EC4PermanentCompany Secretarial AssistantPlay a key role by bringing to this plc team your experience as a proven administrator to senior Board level executives. You will deploy your excellent attention to detail, strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate and work closely with other team members. As an ambassador for the team with their most senior stakeholders, your contribution will add value to the whole team in what you do and how you do it.

As a senior administrator in the Corporate Secretariat team, you will be expected to facilitate the preparation and distribution of Board and Committee meeting papers to Directors in line with agreed deadlines and work to an extremely high quality.

You will provide meeting support on the day of the meeting for the Company Secretary, ensuring all the necessary logistics are in place (such as, catering, IT support, manage guests/presenters and board papers and minutes on the table) whilst securely distributing confidential Board and Committee papers via the Board portal.

You will collaborate with the Company Secretary and other members of the Board Support team by proactively sharing relevant information regarding dates/membership and Director information on a timely basis.

You will support Directors by helping to manage their dairies and travel arrangements and prepare appropriate calendars for them to a high standard.

You will also be expected to undertake various ad-hoc duties and provide PA support to the Company Secretary, and these duties include: diary and general administrative support, including for Team and Management Meetings, paying Board and corporate invoices, and assisting with administration for other ad hoc strategic projects, such as the preparation of the Annual General Meeting.

The successful candidate is likely to be;

highly organised and flexible with time management – you can prioritise and multitask at the same time whilst maintaining high standards of accuracy.
approachable and able to build constructive relationships with Board and Committee papers authors and senior executives so that deadlines can be met.
have high attention to detail and have excellent oral and written communication skills
have a service-oriented approach and keep calm under pressure.
Have a good track record of supporting Boards and Committees and other formal meetings is preferred in a fast moving and challenging environment.
Possess a high level of computer skills, including advanced Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
To be successful in this role you’ll have a strong desire to work in a fast paced, but supportive team environment, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference. The ideal candidate will employ their passion for excellence no matter what the task and have an ability to get things right first time, whilst adapting to the changes that working in a fast paced environment inevitably brings.
 

3403Major Charity - Company Secretarial Assistant | London/RemoteLondonPermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant

This high profile charity is now looking to appoint a Company Secretarial Assistant on a full time, permanent basis to join their friendly and collaborative team. The role will based at the London office however a very flexible hybrid arrangement is on offer.

 

Job Purpose/Summary

 

To work with the Company Secretariat to provide comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective corporate governance and company secretarial services to the trustees and executive leadership of the charity and its subsidiaries.

Experience required   Company secretarial work in a medium / large organisation, including organising and minuting senior level meetings Work relevant to the governance, regulatory, company secretarial and compliance work of the team (e.g. corporate governance work including governance reviews, directors’ duties, maintaining registers) Preparation for and support of senior management meetings Forming and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels. Providing solutions focused pragmatic advice and support Knowledge of voluntary or health and social care sector is desirable but not essential

3386Assistant Company Secretary - Property CompanyLondon City/HybridPermanentAssistant Company Secretary

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and technically minded company secretarial professional to join a high performing team based in the City of London, providing dedicated company secretarial support across the three divisions of one the the UK's largest property companies.

This varied and expansive role will extend across a very wide breadth of corporate legal, governance and compliance activities. In addition, the role includes the day-to-day management of the group insurance programme.

The Secretariat function carries a high and respected profile across the organisation and plays an important role in the project management and implementation of a variety of multi-jurisdictional corporate initiatives, acquisitions and disposals, as well as overseeing the group’s complex governance framework. The Group Company Secretary is also responsible for the placement and administration of the group’s insurance programme.

The successful applicant will have strong technical competencies, excellent capability to work cross-departmentally, and have at least 18 months of post-qualification experience. A willingness to learn and develop is key. Prior insurance knowledge or experience helpful but not essential. 

3420Company Secretarial Assistant - London WC2/RemoteLondonPermanentCompany Secretarial AssistantOur client seeks to recruit a Company Secretarial Assistant to join the Group Secretariat. You will be working closely with the Deputy Company Secretary, Head of Regulatory & Compliance and Head of Legal & Company Secretarial to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.

The primary focus of the role will be to assist with the smooth administration of the Group Secretariat, this will include, but not be limited to:
Governance

• To support the Directors', senior management and other colleagues on corporate governance related matters
• Assist with the compliance requirements of the UK Companies Act and the UK Corporate Governance Code

Meeting Administration

• Assist with the preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers on Diligent Boards
• Deputise for the Deputy Company Secretary by attending Committee meetings and drafting minutes, as and when required
• Assist with the administration associated with the Board and Committees. 

Company Administration

• Assist with statutory compliance for Sage Homes subsidiaries (currently 11) including updating statutory records in Diligent Entities and preparing UK statutory forms and filings with the Registrar of Companies
• Maintain an annual timetable of regular Companies House and other key filings to ensure compliance
• Assist with arranging execution of company resolutions

Other

• Administration of the Diligent Entities system
• Supporting the Deputy Company Secretary and Head of Legal and Company Secretarial with ad hoc projects as and when required
• Support the Head of Regulation and Compliance with:
• ‘Know Your Client' and information requests from external stakeholders
• data protection and data subject access requests
• administering the Sage Homes contracts register
• Policy tracking

About you

• Working towards qualifying as a company secretary and/or  experience of working within a Company Secretarial department with a desire to build a career in governance
• A law degree desirable
• Experience working within a business supporting the Company Secretarial function
• Basic knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance code and the Companies Act
• Experience in drafting minutes
• Previously drafted and prepared company documentations i.e. confirmation statements and share allotments
• Strong relationship management skills and confidence in dealing with senior colleagues
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• A team player
• Working knowledge of Diligent Boards and Diligent Entities desirable

 

3419Company Secretarial Assistant - Private Equity London SW1/RemotePermanentCompany Secretarial AssistantThis brand new Company Secretarial Assistant would suit someone seeking their second role/next step onwards and upwards; a role that would offer the postholder more autonomy and responsibility. Embedded with the Group's Legal team and reporting directly to the VP-Legal, you would be involved in providing a full range of company secretarial services to all entities under management within the group structure (UK, US and Europe). 
This Group is continually growing and expanding and as such this role is likely to grow in terms of responsibility during your duration in post. The Group is also quite transactional in nature so you can expect to be involved in a number of ad hoc projects as well. Modernisation and better use of technologies is also being discussed and you are likely to be involved in implementing Diligent Entities or a similar application into the group. 
Current company secretarial experience is definitely required and as such this isn't a trainee/entry level role. Equally you're not expected to know everything and continued support and guidance will be encouraged and provided at every turn. However, the role will also need someone who can stand on their own two feet at times. You'll need to have excellent communication skills, strong organisational skills and the ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines on occasion. An enthusiastic and positive attitude would be welcomed and would allow for great opportunity and involvement in a multitude of interesting and diverse projects. A full job description is available on request. 
 

3404Company Secretary/ Assistant Secretary - Ireland (Cork or Dublin)CorkPermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial AssistantAn exciting new opportunity has opened up with this professional services provider that offers a wide range of services to its broad range of clients on all aspects of company law, company secretarial practice and corporate governance. 
Based ideally from the Cork office (or possibly Dublin), you'll join a team of qualified and qualifying company secretaires, taking charge of your own diverse portfolio of clients, providing and excellent level of service and support that the firm is known for. 
At this level, you'd ideally be CGI/ICSA qualified but consideration will be given to those part qualified/still studying who can demonstrate the right level of experience required. You'll ideally have at least 2-3 years' experience and it would be advantageous to already have experience of working within the professional services - but it shouldn't put you off if your experience to date is all inhouse. 
Excellent development opportunity is on offer as well as a strong salary and package. Strong communication skills, the ability to think on your feet and excellent organisational skills will be looked upon very fondly and stand you in good stead for succeeding in this role. 
A full job description and further information is available on request.

3402Assistant Company Secretary - Brand new main market listed company - London SW1/RemoteLondon SW1/RemotePermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial AssistantA brand new opening for an Assistant Company Secretary has landed with a highly regarded and respected company that is about to IPO on the London Stock Exchange early this year. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a newly listed company in developing and implementing its new corporate governance strategies. 
A new Deputy Company Secretary & Head of Secretariat has already been appointed and will soon be joining, reporting directly to the General Counsel & Company Secretary. This role as Assistant Company Secretary will report to the Deputy Company Secretary & Head of Secretariat, working closely with them in supporting the development and direction of the Secretariat. 
To be successful in this role you're likely to be CGI qualified (Grad or ACG) with excellent knowledge of the UK Companies Act, as well as Listing Rules and Market Abuse Regulations. Above this, you'll need to demonstrate that your desire to work in a fast paced environment and able to adapt to the changing needs of the role as the company evolves during this busy but exciting time. A full job description is available on request but you can expect to be involved in the below duties;

• Delivery of a professional and proactive service in support of Board and Board Committee meetings which meets the needs of all Board members.
• Preparing the schedules of Board and Committee meetings.
• The timely distribution of Board and Committee papers (via Diligent Boards) and Board meeting logistics.
• Responsible for the oversight of Group administration on Diligent Entities and for the maintenance of the Group structure chart.
• Where required, preparation and release of regulatory announcements to the London Stock Exchange.
• Contributing to the drafting, verification, and proof reading of relevant sections of the Annual Report and Accounts, along with any ancillary documents.
• Assisting with the administration of the AGM, including venue arrangements, preparation and drafting of AGM documentation
• Working with the Deputy Company Secretary to ensure compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation.
• Assisting with Non-Executive Director induction programmes as an when required.
• Assisting with and organising the annual Board and Board Committee evaluations by preparing questionnaires and collating results and feedback.
• Supporting with the administration of share based incentive schemes.

In addition to these duties, there is likely to a number of ad hoc group level projects and M&A related work that you will be involved in. This really will provide excellent exposure to all plc work within what is likely to be a FTSE250 listed company. 
There is also expected to be further growth within the immediate team with the addition of a Company Secretarial Assistant/Administrator to be recruited in due course.  If you would like to find out more, please do get in touch. 

 

3416Deputy Company Secretary - Green Energy sectorHybrid working - London EC2/RemotePermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company SecretaryThis multinational green energy company (solar energy) is now seeking to appoint a Deputy Company Secretary on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, you'll be tasked with providing a full range of company secretarial services and corporate governance support to the Group and UK subsidiaries.
This will be a standalone, autonomous role and you'll have full exposure to the Board and be expected to be actively involved in an advisory capacity.
This role will likely best suit a Chartered Secretary (although part qualified will be considered, depending on experience level) with experience of operating at board level. You'll be directly responsible for the Group and UK incorporated entities, but will also manage and oversee outside service providers for multiple jurisdictions.
This role will also be fairly transactional in its nature, so you'll need to demonstrate that you're someone who wants to be actively involved in all areas of the business and therefore be able to manage your time and prioritise accordingly. The whole team are very passionate about what they do and what they are striving to achieve (providing exceptional solar energy solutions) and will want you to bring energy and enthusiasm to this hands-on role. A full job description is available on request.

3413Assistant SecretaryWest MidlandsPermanentAssistant Company SecretaryOur client now seeks to recruit an Assistant Secretary, to be mainly based from the Executive Offices in the West Midlands.
This is an incredibly varied role reporting directly to the Company Secretary (covering company secretarial, legal, insurance, property, pensions and business development projects) so will suit an organised candidate with c3-5 years of broad based experience who enjoys a wide range of work to handle. It is a highly visible role within the organisation and will involve much liaison with internal stakeholders and external advisers, so will need someone able to interact at all levels of seniority to get the job done.

An important note for this role is that you will need to be able to drive, as there will be the need to drive to visit other office locations within England and Wales from time to time. For this reason a company car is offered as part of the remuneration package. (If you already have a suitable car, a cash allowance can be taken instead).

3411Part-Time Company Secretary, London WC2 /hybridLondon WC2/HybridPermanentOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryOur client is an award winning UK Real Estate Investment Trust, listed on the London Stock Exchange, which invests in commercial property across the UK.
It plans to bring its Company Secretarial arrangements in house and appoint an experienced Company Secretary to facilitate this. 

Part of a small but entrepreneurial team, the chosen candidate will be a well rounded team player, keen to ensure the Company & the Board are run effectively and exceed corporate governance expectations. They would like someone not only to maintain the business as usual aspects of the role, but to also keep on top of new developments in best practice and advise them accordingly. The company is UK tax resident and within the REIT regime but is domiciled in Guernsey with both offshore and UK subsidiaries.

The head office is based in London WC2. As they operate as a small, close knit team of 10 people, they tend to work a hybrid model with Tues/Weds/Thurs in the office and ideally would like their new Company Secretary to do the same.  
At the moment all company secretarial work is outsourced, so this will be a newly created role. This role could be resourced on a part time basis (probably 3 days a week) depending on the experience level and preference of the candidate.  The job description could also be expanded to include duties from other business areas to create a full time role but they are fairly flexible as it is the first time they will have appointed someone in this role.
The role would suit a candidate with the following skills and experience;

• Company secretarial background within a property/financial company.
• Experience of listed companies
• Good academic background to degree or similar
• Knowledge of or interest in commercial property market advantageous
• Used to handling sensitive and confidential material

A full job description is available on request.

 

3409PLC Assistant Secretary London/HybridPermanentAssistant Company Secretary

Our listed client seeks to recruit a proactive, capable Assistant Secretary in a newly created role to help move the function forward, someone who can support the GC/CoSec and help organise, modernise and revamp/upgrade what already exists.

Reporting directly to the GC/CoSec, you will support in providing broad ranging company secretarial services to the Company, in particular its PLC Board, committees of the Board, its subsidiaries and certain joint ventures with third shareholders.

There is a good canvas there to make a real difference to this function, and the team will be great to work with, very action orientated and supportive. The job description available on request.  This is a lovely role for someone who knows what good looks like and would get satisfaction from helping to build that elsewhere!

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

• A self-starter who is used to working proactively, with minimal supervision and manage own workload
• Mature, unflappable approach, effective communicator - comfortable with minuting meetings to an appropriate standard and able to work with all levels of seniority within the business.
• Effective communication (written and verbal) with a very good command of the English language
• Well-organised, with strong time management skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Computer literate, particularly with Microsoft Office programs, Company Secretarial Software and electronic Board Meeting portal Board Intelligence (or similar)
• Ability to handle multiple competing tasks and priorities within tight time frames
• Proactive, highly competent, outgoing and able to establish relationships effectively with a range of personnel across the business
• Committed to developing own knowledge and skills

 

3376PLC Deputy Secretary roleCheltenham/HybridPermanentDeputy Company SecretaryOur PLC client seeks a Deputy Secretary to join their small team on a full time basis. Reporting to  the GC/Co Sec - they seek an experienced candidate to support the Board and to mentor the Assistant Secretary. This role would suit an experienced candidate comfortable operating at Board level keen to step in as Deputy to support the team.  A full briefing is available on request.

Duties;

• Report into the General Counsel & Company Secretary and manage the Assistant Company Secretary
• Work closely with other members of the Company Secretarial team as well as members of the Board, the Executive Committee and other stakeholders across the business as required
• Provide technical input as required to ensure that the Board and its Committees are striving for best practice UK Corporate Governance standards
• Provide the Board/Committee members with timely/accurate information by:

· Developing and issuing agendas/papers/reports

· Attending and preparing minutes for meetings where requested in the place of the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

· Issuing draft minutes to be approved by the Chairman

• Assist with statutory reporting including managing the production and completion of the Annual Report and Accounts, plus input into subsidiary statutory accounts as required
• Attend Board and Committee meetings and ensure the effective execution of Company general meetings, in particular the Annual General Meeting (including related shareholder circulars)
• Ensure appropriate policies, procedures and systems are put in place across the business and to oversee compliance against these requirements working closely with other stakeholders
• Monitor the effectiveness of delegated authorities and initiate changes as required
• Ensure all UK company filings and regulatory announcements are made in a timely and efficient manner, including confirmation statements and statutory accounts
• Oversee, with the assistance of the Assistant Company Secretary any outsourced global entity managed services providers, the management of international subsidiaries from a governance and regulatory standpoint
• Manage the Company’s share schemes and its share capital

3372Part Time PLC Deputy Secretary roleCheltenham/HybridPermanentOur PLC client seeks a Deputy Secretary to join their small team on a 3 day a week basis. Reporting to  the GC/Co Sec - they seek an experienced candidate to support the Board and to mentor the Assistant Secretary. This role would suit an experienced candidate comfortable operating at Board level keen to step in as Deputy to provide some extra substance, a steady wise head to join and support the team.  A full briefing is available on request.

Duties;

• Report into the General Counsel & Company Secretary and manage the Assistant Company Secretary
• Work closely with other members of the Company Secretarial team as well as members of the Board, the Executive Committee and other stakeholders across the business as required
• Provide technical input as required to ensure that the Board and its Committees are striving for best practice UK Corporate Governance standards
• Provide the Board/Committee members with timely/accurate information by:

· Developing and issuing agendas/papers/reports

· Attending and preparing minutes for meetings where requested in the place of the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

· Issuing draft minutes to be approved by the Chairman

• Assist with statutory reporting including managing the production and completion of the Annual Report and Accounts, plus input into subsidiary statutory accounts as required
• Attend Board and Committee meetings and ensure the effective execution of Company general meetings, in particular the Annual General Meeting (including related shareholder circulars)
• Ensure appropriate policies, procedures and systems are put in place across the business and to oversee compliance against these requirements working closely with other stakeholders
• Monitor the effectiveness of delegated authorities and initiate changes as required
• Ensure all UK company filings and regulatory announcements are made in a timely and efficient manner, including confirmation statements and statutory accounts
• Oversee, with the assistance of the Assistant Company Secretary any outsourced global entity managed services providers, the management of international subsidiaries from a governance and regulatory standpoint
• Manage the Company’s share schemes and its share capital

3326Associate (Snr/Co Sec Ast) - Multinational financial services group London EC2/Remote PermanentCompany Secretarial AssistantA wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Company Secretarial Trainee/Administrator/Assistant who is looking for the next step up in their career. 
This well known and well performing multinational financial services group is now recruiting for a Company Secretarial Assistant/Snr Company Secretarial Assistant (known internally as Associate) on a full time, permanent basis to join its well established and incredibly stable EMEA Governance team. 
You'll be joining a team of c.10 who truly work in a collaborative and supportive manner in supporting the companies within this group in the UK and across EMEA with a full range of governance and company secretarial services.
This role will allow you to take ownership of a portfolio of subsidiary companies across different regions providing top-to-toe support. You will also support other team members during particularly busy periods (as they will also support you). This is a very strong ethos within the team so anyone seeking a very friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment, will definitely find this environment an enjoyable one to work in. 
There is also excellent growth potential within the immediate team and wider business; their team is an incredibly stable one with many team members being in post over five years, others over 10 years +. 
Some prior company secretarial experience is required as you will need a working knowledge of the basics- working knowledge of Diligent Entities would also be advantageous. 
Should you also have fluency or very good understanding of other European languages such as German, Spanish, Italian or French, then this would also be advantageous - but definitely not essential criteria for applying. 
Should you wish to apply or review a full job description, please do get in touch. 

3414Interim Assistant Secretary West MidlandsContractAssistant Company Secretary

Our client now seeks to recruit interim support for 3-6 months while they seek to recruit a permanent Assistant Secretary. This role could be offered on a temp to perm basis, if desired. Hybrid working is offered, 2 days in their West Midlands office per week.

This is an incredibly varied role reporting directly to the Company Secretary (covering company secretarial, legal, insurance, property, pensions and business development projects) so will suit an organised candidate with c3-5 years of broad based experience who enjoys a wide range of work to handle. It is a highly visible role within the organisation and will involve much liaison with internal stakeholders and external advisers, so will need someone able to interact at all levels of seniority to get the job done.

A full job description is available on request.

3393Insurance - Deputy Company Secretary | East Sussex/RemoteCrawleyPermanentDeputy Company Secretary

Not-for-profit insurance company are now seeking a Deputy Company Secretary to provide proactive and effective company secretarial support to the Group, including the subsidiary Boards and their Committees.

The Deputy Company Secretary will take clear and accurate minutes in Board meetings and provide governance advice to the senior leadership team, Boards and Committees when required.

This is a full time-permanent position offering a hybrid arrangement of 1 day at their office in East Sussex and 4 days working from home. (Occasional board meetings will have to be attended on-site)
 

Salary will be competitive depending on experience

 

3408Company Secretary (full time or part time) - Insurance London EC3/Remote PermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Only Company SecretaryThis new Insurance business is now seeking the skills and expertise of a Company Secretary with FCA regulated experience on a permanent basis and can be considered on a full time or part time (3-5 days) basis. This opening will provide significant senior support to the Board and senior leadership team. 
This is a standalone role reporting directly to the CEO so whilst being able to demonstrate experience at the highest level, you'll also need to be happy to roll up your sleeves and meet the more rudimentary responsibilities.  
An understanding of Lloyd's regulatory requirements would be ideal but not mandatory (FCA regulated experience will be essential though). Above all else, this dynamic insurance group are seeking a competent Chartered Secretary who can provide leadership and guidance in moulding and implementing successful corporate governance strategy and policy.  
A full job description is available on request and a generous salary is on offer for the postholder. 

3410Technology plc - Company Secretarial Assistant | London/RemoteLondonPermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant

Global Technology consultancy plc now seeks a Company Secretarial Assistant to join their small and friendly team on a full time, permanent basis. The role will require you to attend their offices in London 2-3 days per week and the rest from home. The ideal candidate will be ICSA qualified or part qualified and will ideally have at least 2-3 months experience within a similar role.
Salary is competitive depending on experience.

Key responsibilities and tasks

• Annual and event-driven compliance matters - including Companies House filings such as accounts, confirmation statements, director changes
•  Creating and maintaining Inside Information and confidentiality lists and communications in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation  
• Updating and maintaining bank mandates across the Group
• Share plans administration and communication (e.g. drafting grant and vesting documentation such as emails, explanatory guides and FAQs) and working with external global share plans administrator around key share plan events and transactions  
• Insurance renewal assistance (e.g. distributing and collating questionnaires to subsidiaries, providing information for the Company’s broker)  
• Support with corporate record maintenance such as building out Blueprint to fully cover overseas companies and ongoing updates such as director and officer changes or acquisitions and disposals  
• Maintaining the Group corporate structure chart  
• Collating and uploading board and committee papers in the online portal  
• Assisting with the Group’s annual report, AGM and half-year results work streams  
• Supporting additional corporate reporting requirements and associated workstreams, such as Modern Slavery Statements and Supplier Payment Practices reporting  
• Taking minutes of meetings  
• Support on projects, including legal entity formation and restructuring  
• Corporate simplification work (e.g. company strike-offs / liquidations by working with Group Finance)  
• Document signing and arranging additional services such as notarisation  
• Administrative matters such as assisting with post and archiving  
• General assistance

If you have any questions on the above or would like to be considered, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

 

3405Pensions - Scheme Secretary | West Sussex/RemoteLondonPermanentPensions company are now seeking a Scheme Secretary to cover a broad range of secretarial activities for the three pension schemes including developing and administrating best in class levels of governance and secretarial policies and processes.

The role will work closely with the Head of Trustee Services and the Trustee Pension Manager and have ownership of key areas with direct exposure to the Chair, Board of Trustee Directors, and executive leadership team of the company.  
 
This is a full time-permanent position offering a hybrid arrangement of 1 day (Thursday) at their offices in West Sussex (RH10) and 4 days working from home. The successful candidate will also be required to attend the office for 8 board meetings per year.

Candidate requirements include:
 

• Degree or equivalent
• 5+ years PQE
• Extensive secretarial experience at a senior level in financial services
• Experience in the boardroom
• Extensive experience and In depth understanding of pension schemes preferably master trust
• Experience of building relationships with, influencing and advising, senior Trustee board and committee members
• Substantial experience of minute taking at the most senior level
• Significant knowledge of the requirements of the Companies Act
• Substantial understanding of governance best practice and experience of applying this understanding pragmatically in support of Trustee Boards and Committees within Financial Services

A full job description is available on request. Salary will be competitive depending on experience

3394Senior Assistant Company Secretary - BankingLondon EC2/RemotePermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryA Chartered Secretary (ACG or FCG) with significant experience gained with a financial services and regulated environment is sought by this well-known retail and commercial bank. 
You'd be joining a small team of three, reporting directly to the Head of Secretariat and will take a lead role in providing a full range of company secretarial and governance services to all entities within the group structure. You will act as Secretary to at least one of the Board's Committees and will also be expected to assist in ad hoc M&A and other transactions and special projects when they arise. You'll need to be meticulous with excellent attention to detail and have the gravitas and confidence to advise at the highest level, building long lasting relationships with senior stakeholders from day one. 
A full job description is available on request, a very competitive salary and benefits package is on offer.  

3375Real Estate - Assistant Company Secretary | Fully remote/LondonRemote/London EC1PermanentAssistant Company Secretary

Real Estate company now seeking to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary to support the Company Secretariat Team (CoSec) with the management and updating of their project portfolio company records on a full time, permanent basis.

The Assistant Company Secretary role will focus primarily on assisting the Head of Company Secretariat with including but not limited to the support of the Company Secretariat team project company portfolios, all administrative tasks to ensure the activities of the Company Secretariat function are conducted in an organised timely and appropriate manner.

This role will be undertaken primarily remotely with only occasional attendance in their London office for a “team day” and occasional travel to meetings when needed.

A competitive base salary is on offer.

A full JD is available on request

3397Governance Manager - Private Members Club | London/RemoteLondonPermanent

One of London's most prestigious members club is now seeking a Governance Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. The role will be predominantly based at their site in London with some hybrid/home working.

Salary will be competitive depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• To schedule and maintain an annual calendar of all Council and Committee meetings and to ensure all appropriate Club members and staff are invited and receive relevant papers and agenda by email in good time. To publish the calendar of meetings where appropriate.
• To minute from recordings the meetings of Council and all Sub-Committees of Council, to ensure the approval of all minutes (at subsequent meetings or via the Committee Chair) and the safe and secure storage of all minutes and recordings in the Club IT system.
• To maintain an annual schedule of key agenda items for Council (such as the annual review of key governance documents, such as but not limited to Committee Terms of Reference, Member Complaint Process, etc).
• To ensure accurate details of Council and Committee appointment dates and retirement dates are documented and stored securely in the Club system and published where appropriate on the Club website.
• Supporting the CEO and Council Chair with the arrangements for the Annual General Meeting and any other General Meetings properly called.
• To support the CEO in their application of the Club Articles of Association, Council Resolutions and Club Rules, including for example the member compliant process.
• To liaise with the Club’s lawyers when instructed to do so by the CEO or Council Chair on items relating to governance.
• To liaise with the Club’s auditors who act as company secretary to ensure all relevant paperwork is completed for Lansdowne Club Ltd & Fitzmaurice House Ltd. This would include but not be limited to, appointment and resignations of Company Directors, declaration of related party interests, register of conflicts of interests etc.
• Ensure the Club is compliant with the Bribery Act (2010) and be the designated “Compliance Manager” with respect to Club wide awareness of the legislation, proportionate procedures, top level commitment, risk assessment, due diligence, and review.

3395Assistant Company Secretary - Financial ServicesLondon EC2/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial AssistantA great opportunity for a CGI student or someone recently qualified seeking a step up in exposure and responsibility, working in a dynamic commercial and retail bank. You would be joining small, specialist team of three and be reporting directly to the Head of Secretariat. Whilst putting all of your corporate governance and company secretarial experience to good use in this role, you will be expected to be very client facing, working closely with senior stakeholders, directors, board members and department heads on the full complement of regulatory and governance issues. You will also act as Company Secretary to one or more of the Board's committees, providing the opportunity for great exposure at a very high level. 
This role would suit someone with current or prior experience of working within financial services/heavily regulated environment. It would suit someone confident in their skills and abilities whilst still seeking personal development and growth opportunity. The department also sees a fair amount of M&A and other transactional work so would be appealing to someone who likes variety and has the ability to manage their own workload and timeframe. High attention to detail is therefore needed and the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise well. 
A 'can-do' attitude will be looked on fondly as well as confidence in dealing with senior management and stakeholders. This is a full time, permanent hire with an excellent, competitive salary and benefits package on offer. A full job description is available on request. 

3391Assistant Company Secretary - FTSE250London EC2/RemotePermanentAssistant Company SecretaryThis LSE listed multinational insurance group is now seeking to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Deputy Company Secretary, the key task of this role will be to provide Board and Committee support to the Group Company Secretary and Deputy Company Secretary. This will be in the form of maintaining Board and Committee agenda plans, coordinating the production of meeting packs on the meeting portal, managing the action logs on a timely basis and also taking live minutes for certain meetings. 
The role won't solely focus on the Board and Committee support elements though, you can expect to be involved in the statutory compliance elements as well as providing support to the group share plans work and other work streams that flow through the Secretariat team. The team do work in a very collaborative manner, providing support to one another during particularly busy times. A good team fit for this role would be someone who can adopt the organisations culture of professionalism, integrity and effectiveness, whilst being able to self manage their own workload and when required, respond quickly to queries from the business.
This role will suit a Chartered Secretary (or someone still qualifying) who has experience of interacting at Executive level, someone who has very strong Board and Committee support experience who wants to join a stable and professional Secretariat, one which will allow them to build up their experience in other key areas. A very competitive package is being offered which includes covering all travel costs to the office on those days that you are in. The company do run a hybrid working policy. A full job description is available on request. 

3390Director, Legal Entity Management and Governance, Manchester/RemoteManchester/RemotePermanentOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryDue to the rapid growth and expansion of the Legal Entity Management and Governance business, our client has a new opportunity for a Director to join the team to help deliver high quality innovative solutions to their clients. Their clients want help to develop and implement best practice corporate governance principles, help them cope with increasing regulatory compliance and the administration of large amounts of corporate data and the digitisation of that data. Our client’s team is focused on leading the market in innovation in the Legal Entity Management space and developing truly well rounded Corporate Governance professionals.
The role;
Directors manage a portfolio of clients and demonstrate a very good understanding of their subject matter. They both manage and support clients by working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to tackle some of the most complex client challenges. As a Director, you will develop strong relationships with your clients, and are able to contribute to the eminence of the practice by external knowledge sharing and to start investing time in business development. You will be a role model and be able to support junior team members in their personal and professional development. You will also be supported in deepening your own technical specialism, widening your cross service line and industry or market knowledge, and continue to develop your management skills.
Their people are talented, out-going and flexible individuals who are confident working side by side with senior personnel. They have deep passion in their specialism but are willing to adapt to the evolving environment in which our client operates. In this role you would be responsible for;
Leading teams in the delivery of large global compliance engagements and working with local Legal teams to implement delivery.
Delivering UK technical projects such as Legal Entity Reduction programs.
Advising clients on Corporate Governance policies and strategy.
Staying up-to-date on the fiduciary, regulatory and statutory responsibilities of legal entities their directors, officers and managers and advising clients on such matters.
Engaging with technology solutions to providing leading edge innovation to clients.
Providing advice on the corporate entity lifecycle and the on-going compliance with local legislation and restructuring of global businesses
Providing general UK company secretarial support as required
Keeping up to date on all key Corporate Governance developments as required
A full job description is available on request.

3353Part time Trust Co Sec (1 day per week) London SW1/HybridFixed TermOnly Company Secretary

3332Director, Legal Entity Management and Governance, London EC4/RemoteLondon/HybridPermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Only Company Secretary

Due to the rapid growth and expansion of the Legal Entity Management and Governance business, our client has a new opportunity for a Director to join the team to help deliver high quality innovative solutions to their clients. Their clients want help to develop and implement best practice corporate governance principles, help them cope with increasing regulatory compliance and the administration of large amounts of corporate data and the digitisation of that data. Our client’s team is focused on leading the market in innovation in the Legal Entity Management space and developing truly well rounded Corporate Governance professionals.
The role;
Directors manage a portfolio of clients and demonstrate a very good understanding of their subject matter. They both manage and support clients by working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to tackle some of the most complex client challenges. As a Director, you will develop strong relationships with your clients, and are able to contribute to the eminence of the practice by external knowledge sharing and to start investing time in business development. You will be a role model and be able to support junior team members in their personal and professional development. You will also be supported in deepening your own technical specialism, widening your cross service line and industry or market knowledge, and continue to develop your management skills.
Their people are talented, out-going and flexible individuals who are confident working side by side with senior personnel. They have deep passion in their specialism but are willing to adapt to the evolving environment in which our client operates. In this role you would be responsible for;
Leading teams in the delivery of large global compliance engagements and working with local Legal teams to implement delivery.
Delivering UK technical projects such as Legal Entity Reduction programs.
Advising clients on Corporate Governance policies and strategy.
Staying up-to-date on the fiduciary, regulatory and statutory responsibilities of legal entities their directors, officers and managers and advising clients on such matters.
Engaging with technology solutions to providing leading edge innovation to clients.
Providing advice on the corporate entity lifecycle and the on-going compliance with local legislation and restructuring of global businesses
Providing general UK company secretarial support as required
Keeping up to date on all key Corporate Governance developments as required
A full job description is available on request.

3259Company Secretarial Assistant London EC2/remotePermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Trainee

This highly regarded professional services firm is now looking to further expand the team by recruiting for a Company Secretarial Assistant. This position will be offered on a full time, permanent basis and will enjoy a hybrid working arrangement of three days in the office, two from home. A very competitive salary and benefits package will also be on offer, as well as full CGI study support. 

Company Secretarial Assistant
This vacancy will suit someone already operating in a company secretarial or governance related role. Ideally you'll have board/committee support experience and might also have some live minuting experience as well. You'll likely be recently CGI qualified or part qualified. 
In this role you'll be working and supporting a Senior manager/Manager with the end to end company secretarial and governance services that are provide to a wider client base, including assisting with corporate governance benchmarking reviews. 
You'll need to have a high attention to detail and the ability to demonstrate that you're able to take ownership of your own duties/role, being able to take the initiative when required. This role would pose an excellent opportunity for someone looking for their second role that also has significant development opportunity.

3297Assistant Secretary - Professional BodyCentral London/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Well known professional body are now looking to appoint an Assistant Secretary on a permanent basis. This person will work directly alongside the head of department and support key committees and the management team. The appointed candidate will have strong minute taking and committee support experience. CGI qualification is not necessary for this role but the ideal candidate would be happy to study or already undertaking the qualification.

In terms of the working arrangement, the organisation are currently operating a hybrid model with 2-3 days in their Central London office. There is some flexibility around number of days which could be considered.

The organisation are also looking at this role from a succession planning perspective with the hope that this person will step into the role and potentially graduate into the Head of Governance role in the coming years.

A competitive base salary will be on offer for the right candidate.