Latest Roles

3043BWW Exclusive: Interim Governance Manager - 3-4 Months +South London/RemoteFixed TermDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a community focussed Housing Associaton are now looking for an Interim Governance Manager for a period of 3-4 months whilst they search for a permanent candidate. This period could be extended. This role will work alongside a broad team and help support and mentor junior members of the team.  The role has a very governance centric remit including implementation of policy, board recruitment and internal audit.

This role will be able to be undertaken remotely but there will be some need to come in to their South London office when needed.

A competitive salary is on offer. If you would like to apply or have any questions, please do let me know.

3041Company SecretaryMidlands/RemotePermanentOnly Company Secretary

Our international manufacturing client seeks to recruit a Company Secretary. This role would suit a qualified candidate with broad ranging experience and strong commercial awareness to provide the following service;

 

• Establish and maintain procedures for sound corporate governance.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory matters
• Provide first line commercial and corporate legal advice and seeking external input as required.
• Manage of all insurance, property and IP-related matters.
• Be appointed Company Secretary to all UK & Ireland statutory entities.
• Support delivery of the UK & Ireland strategic plan.

This full-time role will report to the Finance Director – UK and Ireland. There is also an Assistant Secretary in the team reporting to this role. The head office is based in the Midlands - very close to a major train station. Semi remote working can be accommodated going forward.

3032 Senior Assistant Company Secretary Reading/RemotePermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to join a small head office function in a role which is hugely varied. Reporting directly to the Group Legal Counsel and Deputy Company Secretary. A full job description is available on request, - areas of involvement will include;

• Share Schemes
• Corporate Governance
• Maintenance of statutory books and records using Diligent Entities.
• Meetings support
• Finance
• Administration of the corporate calendar including annual and interim results, AGM, dividend timetable and investor events.
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects as required.

Requirements for role

• Previous relevant company secretarial experience.
• Good working knowledge of Companies Act 2006 and the AIM Rules and QCA Corporate Governance code.
• Demonstrable experience of creating good working relationships with Board directors and Senior Management.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Positive ‘can do’ approach.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel).
• Excellent communication skills, in particular, grammatically correct and accurate written English.
• Ability to work with people at every level internally and externally.
• Excellent organisational skills.

3040Entry Level Role - Co-Sec Administrative AssistantLondon EC2PermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant

Our client, a well known Law firm are now seeking a bright, ambitious and flexible candidate to join their small Company Secretarial team of as a Co-Sec Administrative Assistant. This role will be integral to supporting the Co-Sec team and have exposure to a number of key responsibilities.

This role would suit a new graduate or school leaver who has gained some work experience during or as part of their studies however, work experience is not an absolute necessity. You will need to be flexible, organised and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. This role will be primarily based in London EC2 (Near St. Paul’s) but there will likely be some flexibility. The team are currently working remotely until restrictions fully lift.

This is an exciting chance to join a successful and collaborative Co-Sec team and climb the first rung on the Co-Sec ladder. A competitive base salary and package will be on offer.

3039Interim Blueprint/Diligent roleLondon/RemoteFixed TermAssistant Company SecretaryOur client has a need for a candidate to support their legal function for a month or two months to work on a backlog of issues on Diligent/BluePrint.
 

KEY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for updating information on Blueprint and uploading statutory documents
• Filing of Co Sec documentation on internal database

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Active working knowledge of a secretariat software package (Diligent Blueprint)

SKILLS

• Excellent administration and organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Reliable, self-motivated and proactive

3036Interim AssistanceLondon/RemoteContractCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company Secretary

Our client is seeking assistance on a full-time, interim FTC basis. The role is based in London with some remote working. The contract length is flexible and could be a temp-to-perm arrangement (if that suited both parties). Reporting to the Assistant Manager, you will be expected to help provide an efficient, professional company secretarial service to internal and external clients - to continually increase the quality of service offered.

 

The successful candidate is likely to have company secretarial skills and experience gained in a professional services or partnership environment in a similar role (ideally, accountancy practice or law firm, but candidates with an in-house background will also be considered)

 

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!

3035Company Secretarial AssistantLondon/RemotePermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant

Our client, an award winning private firm are seeking a company secretarial assistant on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is based in London, however, our client is open to flexible working arrangements with some remote working.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, personable individual looking to move into their next cosec role. This position offers a broad range of company secretarial responsibilities within a growing team.

As well as being organised and a collaborative team player you must have company secretarial experience, preferably 2 years or more. If you have good experience with Blueprint/Diligent Entities this could be the perfect next step for you!

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!

3037Part time Company Secretary/Consultancy role - RemoteWokingPermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Only Company Secretary

A wonderful, part time opportunity (1-2 days per week with opportunity to flex up and down during busier/quieter periods) has arisen for a qualified Company Secretary or Solicitor to join this growing professional company secretarial services provider. You'll need to be an experienced Company Secretary with prior listed company and Board facing experience as you will be responsible for assisting with the administration and management of a portfolio including UK plc and private limited companies. Primary responsibilities will include:

• Act as the main point of contact for the board of directors and liaise with lawyers, clients and service providers;
• Coordinate, schedule and attend Board, shareholder and committee meetings, ensure the efficient collation, and distribution of Board papers, draft minutes and resolutions;
• Coordinate statutory and regulatory filings, maintain statutory books and records
• Act as a channel of communication for Directors on all matters of company law and corporate governance; and
• Ensure that all services are delivered to a high standard and within deadlines.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please do get in touch.

3034Company Secretarial Assistant (Diligent Entities exp) - 6month FTC - RemoteLondonFixed TermCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company SecretaryAn exciting interim opportunity has arisen with this well renowned international investment manager, that has sustainability at the heart of what it does. 
You'll be joining a relatively small team of three in the Secretariat, supporting the team in providing the range of company secretarial and governance support to the business. The key requirement of this particular role is to provide significant support in maintaining the Diligent Entities and fund structures via Diligent - you'll definitely need to be able to demonstrate excellent working knowledge of this system. Ideally, with more in depth experience of the system, you'll be able to identify new features that are perhaps not as well utilised at present and be able to provide support and guidance to the business on how to make best use of those features (creation of user documentation, ongoing training etc). 
The limits of the role will not stop there and there will be plenty of opportunity to expand your experience in other areas. The team work very collaboratively and they would welcome a new team member with a similar approach to the work. You will also need to high highly organised and methodical in your approach to the work. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail is also incredibly important in this role. This role can be carried out remotely. 
Please do get in touch if you'd like to know more - a more detailed job description is available on request. 

3033Interim Governance Support - 6 Months + RemoteFixed TermDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary

Well known housing group are now looking to secure some interim cover for a period of circa 6 months. This role will support the Co-Sec and GC in catering to a number key committees and boards alongside fulfilling the group's statutory requirements. 

Our client are flexible as to background but you will need a good track record of board and committee management alongside strong minuting experience. Other key resonsibilities will include: 
 

• To provide professional support to ensure the smooth running of board and committee activities 
• To deputise in the absence of the Head of Governance
• To ensure the maintenance of statutory registers and information and filing of regulatory returns in accordance with reporting timescales.
• To promote high standards of company secretarial practice 

The role will be fully remote and a competitive package will be on offer.

3031Assistant SecretaryWest Midlands/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary

Our client seeks to recruit an Assistant Secretary, to join its small team reporting to the Company Secretary/Head of Legal. This is a full time role, and remote working can be accommodated - the group’s head offices are based in the West Midlands. Ideally they would like someone able/prepared to go into the office one day per week.

A full job description is available, the responsibilities are broad ranging and duties will include;

• Entity Management
• Data Protection
• Legal
• Governance & Compliance
• Insurance

• Property
• IP

• Deputising for the Company Secretary as and when required.

 

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

• Part/fully ICSA qualified with c.5 years’ experience
• In depth working knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g. Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR and The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003).
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of GEMS (or equivalent) entity management platform.

3029Interim Assistant Secretary (9-12months) London (West End)/RemoteLondon/RemoteContractAssistant Company SecretaryOur PLC client is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary to handle a broad range of plc work. This role is a temporary role for 9-12 months on a fixed term contract to provide maternity cover. The role will ideally start before end May 2021 to allow for a robust handover.

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

• Ideally prior experience of working within a listed PLC environment.
• Experience of e-filing at Companies House
• Use of a Board paper portal.
• ICSA qualified (or equivalent)
• Active working knowledge of a secretariat software package (Diligent Blueprint)
• Awareness of the UK Companies Act 
• Awareness of UK Stock Exchange Listing Rules
• Utmost confidentiality and professionalism and awareness of cultural sensitivities
• Proven organisational and forward planning skills.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels, demonstrating confidence in dealing with senior executives and Board members.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Developing technical knowledge through reading and attendance at training workshops
• Interested in expanding knowledge of the wider frameworks of corporate governance in the UK and other jurisdictions.

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

3028Immediate Interim SupportRemote/LondonFixed TermAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryImmediate interim support is required by this insurance company to help provide cover for at least three months whilst a permanent recruitment process is carried out. A late April or early May start date will be needed to allow for a handover period. 
You'll report directly to the General Counsel and have the support of an Assistant Company Secretary. The team delivers a full range of company secretarial services to all entities under management. Organising and minuting Board and Committee meetings is an integral part of this role and you'll need demonstrate a strong track record in this area, ideally within the insurance sector (or at least wider financial services).
You'll need to be comfortable working fairly autonomously, looking after and managing your own workload and of course good attention to detail and strong communication skills will be required. ICSA qualified (FCG, ACG or GradCG) is essential. A full job description is available on request. 

3030Assistant Association Secretary - Charity Berkshire/London/remotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial AssistantPopular charity seeks an Assistant Association Secretary who will provide proactive, efficient and confidential support to the Association Secretary and CFO with the Board of Trustee and its sub-committees, to enable them to operate efficiently and effectively.

The HQ is based in Berkshire, most meetings are held in London, and therefore the working arrangements can be somewhat flexible, a mix of home/office/London meeting locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the papers for the Trustee Board, Committees and subsidiary Board meetings to include sense checking and proof reading.
• Seek information, collate data to create reports; interrogate and review reports and financial data as required.
• Attend and support meetings or events, including the taking of minutes.
• Track deadlines and issue reminders for delivery of actions arising from meetings.
• Support the creation of annual and individual audit plans, follow up with internal and external audit contacts to ensure agreed actions are complete in a timely fashion. Provide exception reporting for ED meetings and maintain follow up register for Audit & Risk Committee
• Undertake research for ad hoc projects within the CFO directorate and support strategic programmes and key projects as required.
• Provide support to the Association Secretary by taking on a full range of company secretarial responsibilities across governance, including involvement in the year end process, annual reporting, statutory compliance, Data Protection and other related activities.
• Our client is a learning organisation and is committed to fostering a positive climate for continuous learning. They expect all their people to demonstrate commitment and actively participate in continuous professional development (CPD).

This role would suit an organised, financially literate candidate, part or fully ICSA qualified ideally with some previous experience of minute taking.

2990Assistant Co-Sec - Charity SectorRemote/LondonPermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial AssistantWell known children's charity now seek an Assistant Co-Sec to join their small but well established secretariat function. 

This role will operate at the very centre of this historic organisation and directly support the company secretary. You will gain access to broad range of governance activities including key committees and the main board. 

This role would suit someone with 1-2 years experience as a Co-Sec Assistant or Governance officer within a similar sector. This role could be undertaken remotely but would need to attend central London meetings. 

If this might be of interest, please do get in touch. 

3025We Need Your Help - Complete our 2021 Salary SurveyOnlinePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant, Deputy Company Secretary

By completing our Salary Survey, you help us provide the most accurate and up to date information to the Co-Sec market. If you could spare a few minutes, we would greatly appreciate it!

Complete here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BWWSalarySurvey21

3026PLC Assistant Co-Sec - Property GroupLondon SW1PermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a property group are now looking to appoint an Assistant Co-Sec to report into their Group Finance & Co-Sec. This will be a broad role with excellent exposure to key committees and the main board. This role would suit someone looking to step up into an Assistant role or looking to increase their responsibilities and gain more experience in the field.

Ideally you will have some (c. 1-3 years’) experience within a Co-Sec function and have good minute writing skills. It would be advantageous to have come PLC experience but this is not a pre-requisite. Study Support would be offered if the right candidate is still studying for their ICSA exams.

As a small team, capability and attitude is paramount to experience and our client wants to find the right person with the right fit for the business. The business is expecting to return to the office later this year (exact date TBC) so this role would be an office based one primarily however there may be some flexibility for the right person. 

3027BWW Exclusive: Deputy/Assistant Secretary London/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryThis Insurance company now seeks to appoint a Deputy/Assistant Company Secretary on a permanent basis. You'll be joining a small Secretariat and as part of an immediate team of two, you'll deliver a full range of company secretarial services to all entities under management. You'll report directly to the General Counsel and will have day to day management of a Company Secretarial Assistant.
Organising and minuting Board and Committee meetings is an integral part of this role and you'll need demonstrate a strong track record in this area. Experience of Diligent would be advantageous.
You'll need to be comfortable working fairly autonomously, looking after and managing your own workload and of course respect the need for discretion with the sensitive and confidential information you'll be handling. Good attention to detail and strong communication skills will be looked out for during the interview process. ICSA qualified (FCG, ACG or GradCG) is preferred. 
A full job description is available on request. 

2980Senior Co-Sec Assistant - National CharityLondon/RemotePermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company Secretary

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

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

Part qualified and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Get in touch for more information. 

2997Assistant Secretary - Investment BankLondon (City)PermanentAssistant Company Secretary

Our client is a highly regarded investment bank, now seeking to expand its company secretarial function and recruit an Assistant Company Secretary on a permanent basis for the first time.
Reporting directly to the Legal Counsel & Company Secretary, you’ll be handle a wide range of duties, being involved in everything coming through the department. You’ll also take responsibility for/minute key committees, a visible role requiring liaison with the senior management team and directors.
You'll need to be an articulate, organised person who is looking to take on more responsibility and will have the ability to work independently in a fast moving, commercial environment. This role could suit someone already operating as an Assistant Secretary or perhaps someone looking for that next big step up into the role. Full ICSA study support will be offered for those who are still completing any exams.
An excellent opportunity to make your mark in a new role in a highly commercial environment.

3005BWW Exclusive: Assistant Co-SecLondon/RemotePermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a specialist bank, is now looking for an Assistant Co-Sec to join their bright and vibrant team in order to help them establish their UK Co-Sec function. This would be an ideal role for someone who has a broad range of skills including working with Boards and Committees and undertaking core statutory work. Some financial services experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Our client  has a “virtual first” policy in terms of working arrangements and encourage home working and office work is only expected when needed. This role would need to attend Board and Committee meetings when restrictions are lifted so London should be a commutable distance away. The business has a very positive and human culture which would suit someone entrepreneurial and ambitious looking to join a rapidly growing business. Alongside a competitive base salary an exceptional benefits package is also on offer.

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

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

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

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

Get in touch for more information.

3000FTSE 100 Senior Interim, 6mths +Remote/LondonContractOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Our client is FTSE 100 listed and now seeks to recruit a senior interim resource to join the newly appointed General Counsel/Company Secretary to review and help shape an in-house company secretarial department. This role would suit a quickly available candidate keen to get involved and bring their expertise to this dynamic environment.

They anticipate that help will be needed for a minimum of 6 months, with the potential to convert to a permanent role if appropriate/desired. They have a “work from anywhere” policy so employees can select that and attend the office for business meetings etc. (those would be in London).

They are looking for the following skills and expertise;

• Qualified company secretary or lawyer with broad experience in a high quality, large and complex organisation. A track record in a senior role within a UK listed company secretary.

• Technical expertise – Highly skilled technical skills, with the ability to quickly assess and understand any number of complex governance and regulatory issues across the business, with the ability to identify the issues, prioritise and provide solutions. Deep knowledge of the UK listing rules, MAR and share schemes and their related legal and regulatory requirements.

• Portfolio management – ability to lead the group’s legal and compliance obligations across its global portfolio.

• Transformation – always looking for continual improvement. Experienced in driving change, while being innovative and creative. Ability to work within different cultural environments and to flex their style accordingly.

• International market – well versed at operating across a broad geographical footprint.

• Leadership – strong and respected leader, who is good at leading teams within the cosec team and then across other groups. A team player, who is naturally collaborative.

• Board and Committee meetings – Responsibility for minuting Board and Committee meetings and maintaining the matters arising, support the General Counsel and Company Secretary in forward agenda planning and facilitate the orderly operation of Board and Committee meetings

• Annual Report - Oversee and manage input into the production of the Annual Report including drafting of corporate governance content

• AGM - Oversee the project management and legal compliance requirements of the AGM

• Registrar - Proactively manage the share registrar relationship and oversee maintenance of the issued share capital record

• Assist with the development and maintenance of books and records for the Company Secretarial function.

 

2994FTSE250 - Deputy Company Secretary LondonPermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryOur client, a well established member of the FTSE 250, is now seeking to appoint a Deputy Company Secretary on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Company Secretary of this multinational, financial services group, you'll provide support at the highest level, ensuring the Group continues to comply with its obligations in respect of Stock Exchange regulations, corporate governance guidelines, company law and of course all other relevant guidelines.
Providing a linchpin role, you'll also have management responsibility for three members of the secretariat team, managing the daily operations of the function. 
Applicants who are already practicing at Deputy Secretary level are encouraged to apply, as are those who might be seeking their first position at this level. You must be a Chartered Secretary with experience in a senior role in a fast moving, commercial FTSE environment. Financial services experience would be advantageous. Proven experience of working effectively and winning confidence at plc Board level is vital. A full, detailed job description is available on request and please feel free to call us for more information and to discuss further. 
 

2992BWW Exclusive - Company Secretarial AssistantNot AvailablePermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant

Our client, a global manufacturer operating in over 70 countries, are looking for a company secretarial assistant to join their global in-house legal team remotely on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to move into their next cosec role. This position offers a broad range of company secretarial responsibilities under the guidance of internal lawyers to further progress your career.
As well as being organised and a collaborative team player you must have company secretarial experience in-house or in professional services – if you have this experience within a global company or international professional services firm this could be the perfect next step for you!
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!

2989BWW Exclusive - Assistant Secretary Surrey/RemotePermanentAssistant Company SecretaryOur client is a dynamic global manufacturing organisation based in Surrey and now seeks an Assistant Secretary to report to the Group FD. 

This is an interesting, broad ranging role covering the usual statutory responsibilities required by an international group, plus report and accounts work, AGM/Board meeting work, data protection, Bribery Act work, share scheme administration, property administration, contract management and other ad-hoc issues as required.

This full time role would suit a part/fully qualified candidate who enjoys a varied role and feeling close to the business. The head office is in Surrey, but the company can offer flexible working if required, part of the week can be worked from home - as long as between 1-3 days could be done in the office each week according to business need.