Latest Roles

3119Interim Head of Governance - NFP OrganisationLondon/RemotePermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a well known NFP organisation, have a need for an experienced Interim Head of Governance to work on implementing the recommendations of a governance review. The Interim Head of Governance should understand the requirements of a charity with a trading subsidiary and must also ensure that the practicalities of Board, Directors’ and subcommittee meetings, agendas, papers, minutes and action planning and delivery are delivered to the highest standards.

The person appointed will report to and be managed by the Executive Director of The Trust, and work closely with the Chairs of both Boards, and with the Chief Executive and Management Board. In addition to ensuring fulfilment of legal and regulatory obligations, he or she will also be responsible for delivering best practice in governance for both organisations. You will line-manage a full-time Governance Manager and will be responsible for the smooth, effective and successful running of the Governance team and all of its outputs. This is a significant opportunity to help prepare for the future.

This role will be offered on an 9 month FTC but would ideally hope to make the role permanent.

3115Trainee Level - Professional ServicesLondon/ExeterPermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, TraineeWe are working with a well known and rapidly growing professional services firm who are looking to hire at trainee level. 

They have offices based in both Exeter and London so there is flexibility as to where this role could be based. 

You will join a highly supportive team and gain exposure in a number of highly sought after areas that most trainee candidates would not get access to. The ideal candidate would be have a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the company secretarial profession. A proactive and flexible approach, upbeat manner and the ability to work in a team are essential.

Necessary qualities / experience:

• Recognised degree (preferably 2:1 or above) or equivalent qualification
• Solid IT skills
• Friendly, enjoys working as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and flexible approach to workload
• Organised, ability to handle conflicting deadlines
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• High level of accuracy, good attention to detail
• Business and commercial awareness
• Creative approach to problem solving

More information available on request. 

3117Senior Level - Service ProviderLondon/RemotePermanentOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryRapidly expanding service provider seek to appoint qualified and highly experienced Company Secretarial professionals at both Senior Manager and Associate Director level. 

These roles will support and manage the team alongside working strategically with the leadership team in order to help the business fulfil its core objectives. 

Ideally you will have: 

• Commercial awareness and a track record of contributing to the commercial success of professional services businesses
• Understanding of the professional services model and experience of adapting/refining business models to adapt to growth and market change.
• Strong presentational and communication skills
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and discipline themselves and others.
• Proven people management experience.
• The ability to make a strategic contribution and to bring challenge to the senior management team.

Candidates wishing to apply for these role will need to be fully qualified and also have a demonstratable record of operating at a senior level within a complex international business or large service provider. Candidates with experience in Business Development are also encouraged to apply. 

3116Qualified Company Secretary - Professional ServicesNot AvailablePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryOur client, a growing professional services provider based in London are looking to add qualified staff to their team at both Snr Consultant and Manager level. 

These roles will manage a varied portfolio of clients, including high profile listed companies, providing end to end support, covering board facing responsibilities, statutory and regulatory compliance, governance and best practice advice

Ideally, you would be; 

• Fully ICSA Qualified
• Extensive knowledge of UK company law, regulation and best practice, including solid listed and board facing experience.
• Strong minute taking abilities.
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast paced environment and to balance conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to integrate into a dynamic team and work in a collaborate manner, taking a hands-on role when necessary.
• Commercial awareness and desire to work within a professional services environment, with a broad understanding of this model.
• Strong client facing and relationship management skills.
• Ability to engage with and guide less experienced team members to encourage their personal and professional development.

A proven track record of managing a team would also be advantageous. 

More information is available on request. 

3114Company Secretarial Assistant (9-12mth FTC) LondonFixed TermCompany Secretarial AssistantAn excellent opportunity for a Company Secretarial Assistant with at least 1-2years experience, preferably gained within a professional services or regulated environment, to join this close-knit Secretariat for a period of 9-12months. 
Ideally studying towards the CG qualifying programme or recently qualified, this role will offer you the opportunity to expand your experience, particularly around the committee meeting process, including live minuting experience. Good knowledge of entity management applications (Diligent or GEMS) would be advantageous. A full and detailed job description is available on request. 

3113Interim Project Support Officer (3mth FTC) - Public Sector OrganisationLondon/RemoteFixed TermCompany Secretarial Assistant

Our client, a well known public sector organisation, is now seeking a candidate on a 3 month FTC to join their governance team and support the Head Of Governance.

The candidate will be required to do the initial research for the project and will need to be comfortable undertaking tasks autonomously although support and guidance will be available to them from the Head of Governance. The role will support with gathering information and ensuring the project is being managed during the initial stages.

The role would suit someone who has experience as a Trainee or Governance/Company Secretarial Assistant or Legal Executive who has project experience or a strong Project Officer/Coordinator.”

The role will based in London, N1 with travel to the office c. 2 times a week. More information on request. 

3094Assistant Company Secretary (12month FTC)London EC2/RemoteFixed TermAssistant Company Secretary

Global Asset Manager seeks to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary on an interim basis (12 month FTC) to join their corporate secretariat team (comprising 6 people) to cover a period of maternity leave, ideally to start in October. You will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of governance processes for the Corporate Secretariat team and will be involved in the delivery and implementation of governance and regulatory projects. You will also provide board support in relation to the Group’s UK regulated and non-regulated entity Boards from time to time.

You do not necessarily have to be fully ICSA qualified for this position but they are ideally looking for experience gained within financial services and ideally in roles with exposure to the delivery and implementation of governance related projects.

A detailed job description is available. Do get in touch if you would like to find out more.

3088Plc - Interim Company SecretaryNorth West England/RemoteContractOnly Company Secretary

Our fully listed client seeks interim assistance at Company Secretary level to cover a recruitment gap for up to 12 months. The current Company Secretary will retire at the end of 2021, and long term the duties will be handed to the General Counsel, but as there are many governance and structural projects and changes in process at the moment, they would like an experienced interim Company Secretary to come in from September 2021 ideally in order to take a handover from the current Company Secretary and to “hold the fort”, until the duties can be passed on during the course of 2022.

The Interim Company Secretary will undertake a full-service PLC company secretarial role to the  Board and management team. The role will also include being Company Secretary to a number of other, mainly dormant, subsidiaries. During the second half of this assignment it is expected that the Interim Company Secretary will assist the group in setting up revised structures and teams to accommodate the transition of the role to the permanent company secretary, including managing a structured and timely handover to the permanent company secretary.
It is expected that the role will be a blend of working from home and being present at the Company’s offices in Lancashire.  Whilst new ways of working are being developed as the country emerges from the pandemic, it is likely that office-based days will average 2-3 days per week depending on relevant matters. A detailed job description is available on request.

3057BWW Exclusive: Corporate Entity Manager - Green Energy Group Remote/London EC2PermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company SecretaryA brand new role has been created in this leading, multinational green energy company to provide full company secretarial and corporate governance support to the Group and UK subsidiaries. This will be a standalone, autonomous role, reporting directly to the General Counsel. You'll have full exposure to the Board and be expected to be actively involved in an advisory capacity. 
This role, titled Corporate Entity Manager, 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 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. The 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. 

3093Company Secretary London/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryThis multinational, award winning services company now has an exciting new opening for an ambitious and personable professional to join them in the capacity of Company Secretary, on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this is a great opportunity for and ICSA qualified candidate (ACG or GradCG) who is looking for their first step up into an all encompassing standalone role. You will be working collaboratively with colleagues across the business, having direct access to the senior leadership team alongside a wide, multi-jurisdictional remit.
You will need to be a team player, keen to forge excellent and strong relationships with colleagues in both the UK and abroad. As this is a fairly standalone role, its therefore likely to be more appealing to a generalist practitioner, with broad experience - someone who is naturally very well organised who has a 'can-do' attitude, willing to undertake most things that come across your desk. As well as the core fundamentals, experience of overseas legal entities would be advantageous, but not essential, as is working knowledge of Diligent. This really is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take that next step up from an Assistant or Deputy level role. A detailed job description is available on request.

3090VP Company Secretary - Multinational BankLondon/RemotePermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a multinational bank, are now looking for a high level Company Secretary at VP level to work directly with the Head of Governance and help manage this new and developing team.

The business is now at a stage of implementing and embedding new governance procedures in their UK and Ireland businesses which this role will work most closely with. This is a high-profile role within the business and the appointed candidate will have excellent and established board level experience alongside strong financial services experience. There will be some oversight of the Asia-Pacific entities but these are managed on a day to day basis by a local Co-Sec team based in Singapore.

The business is currently operating remotely and will be implementing a hybrid policy going forward. There will be home working available but the ability to access their London office (EC2) would be helpful.

A full JD is available on request. 

3065Deputy Company Secretary – 12 month FTC Maternity Cover (October start)Remote/London/East MidlandsContractDeputy Company Secretary

The role will support the Company Secretary function and working with a wide range of senior stakeholders in acting as a central point of communication between the Board Chair, Non-Executive Directors, Senior Management and support functions (Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, HR, Communications). Reporting to the GC/Co Sec, and with the assistance of a Secretarial Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring that the company meets the expected standards of governance and comply with all necessary legal and regulatory requirements.

This is an ideal role if you’re looking to take responsibility for the Board of regulated legal entities, with significant exposure to NEDs and regular interaction at the highest levels of senior management as well as the opportunity to work closely with the rest of the Company Secretarial team in providing full company secretarial service.

Skills and experience

• ICSA qualified (preferably ACIS/ACG) or equivalent
• Experience of working as a company secretary in a regulated environment
• Experience of Board support and minute taking
• Experience of advising and influencing senior management and meeting/managing their expectations
• Confidence and gravitas to operate at a senior level in an organisation

3107Group Company Secretary - Well-Known CharityLeicestershire/RemotePermanentOnly Company Secretary

Our client, a well-known charity organisation, now seek to appoint a Group Company Secretary. 

This role will be part of the Senior Management Team with specific responsibility for the governance, data protection and insurance of organisation and its subsidaries.

This role will lead on risk management and business assurance, guiding and motivating colleagues and members throughout the Group so that compliance with statutory legislation and regulatory matters, contractual requirements as well as the management of organisational risk is robust.

The appointed candidate will also support the Secretary General and Trustees in significant organisational change to secure a strong future for the Group.

The role will be based in Leicester with agile working (they would like someone in the office 3 days a week (variable to accommodate meetings), rest of time can be remote). The salary will be negotiable. Apply to receive the full JD. 

3075FTSE100 - Head of SecretariatLondon/RemotePermanentDeputy Company Secretary

FTSE 100 seeks an experienced and open Head of Secretariat to join the business and manage the day-to-day operations of the corporate secretarial function, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as those resulting from best practice. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer/Co Sec, this role will oversee a small team of 3 in London and an 2 additional overseas team members.

The role carries a high degree of responsibility and independence, involving regular contact with senior management, other heads of central head office functions and external advisers. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the highest level of personal and professional integrity, as well as strong technical and professional capabilities and the ability to work autonomously with confidence and authority. Ideally, the appointed candidate will be fully ICSA qualified and have a demonstrable track record of company secretarial work within a large, listed multinational organisation/s. Management experience is also highly desirable.

3111Assistant Secretary - Cardiff/RemoteCardiffPermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a mutual building society, are seeking to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Deputy Company Secretary, you will provide a full range company secretarial and governance services, ensuring best practice is adopted at all times. Responsibilities will include;

• Support the electronic distribution of Board papers
• Prepare meeting agendas
• Attend committee meetings, draft minutes and follow through action points
• Support the delivery of ad-hoc corporate governance projects to plan and to time
• Support the team responsible for the annual general meeting.

The team are based in Cardiff and are adopting a hybrid working model, so some time will be needed in the office, whilst the rest can be done from home/remotely.

This role would suit someone studying the Chartered Governance Institute qualification (continued study support will be provided) along with having a background in governance or secretariat services. You'll need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively as you'll be working with the Board and Executive team members on a daily basis. This is a great opportunity to further your career in a regulated environment with excellent exposure to all work that flows through the Secretariat. A full job profile is available on request.

3110Assistant Company Secretary - Homelessness non-profit charity - London/RemoteLondon PermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryThis wonderful non-profit charity, which carries out some excellent work supporting and rehoming families based in London are now seeking to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting Directly to the CEO (and with the support of an Executive Assistant), you'll provide a full range of company secretarial and governance services to the organisation and the Board. 
You'll ideally be ICSA qualified (or soon to be) with strong, demonstrable charity governance experience. You'll need to be confident and articulate, working very closely with executives and Directors, building solid relationships in your role as a trusted advisor. 
This is a great opportunity to join an excellent non-profit charity and support them in continuing to provide and excellent and much needed service to many families who rely on their support. You'll remit will be very open ended in working very closely with the CEO to help drive forward positive change. A full job description is available on request. 

3108 Board/Committee Support Associate - remote, with occasional travelRemotePermanent

Newly created, permanent role for a Board/Committee Support Associate for a well-established not for profit organisation.

Working closely with Company Secretary/COO, the Executive function and a range of committee/forum chairs who will typically be volunteers from the membership, this role will provide 3 main strands of services:

• Hands on day-to-day oversight and full end to end support for board and committee meeting activity
• Support the company secretary with a range of internal governance protocols associated with the Council
• Day-to-day admin/diary support activity for the Executive function (Chair, CEO and COO)

This role can primarily be carried out remotely although the incumbent will be expected where appropriate to attend meetings in central London or on occasion in other parts of the country. The need to attend meetings will be on average once a month, although some months might require more as industry developments dictate some of their activity, but they hope to keep it to a “needs must” scenario. Any travel to these meetings will be subject to business expenses. A full job description is available on request.

3104BWW Exclusive: Company Secretarial Assistant (plc) - Berkshire/Remote WindsorPermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Trainee

This main market, LSE listed company is now looking to recruit a Company Secretarial Assistant for the first time on a full time, permanent basis. This is a brand new role with fantastic exposure to all company secretarial and governance related duties within a listed environment. 
You'll have a dual reporting line to both the Company Secretary and the CEO - quite unusual at this level but will allow for excellent exposure at the highest level. You will need to provide some administrative support to the CEO. This role will best fit someone with some current company secretarial experience, gained either in a listed or unlisted environment, whether at Trainee, Co Sec Ast level or perhaps even as a PA to a Co Sec or Secretariat.
You'll need to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude to getting stuck into anything that comes across your desk. Prior experience of Board Intelligence would be advantageous but definitely not a requirement for applying. 
A full ICSA study support package will be offered as part of a very competitive salary and benefits package. The UK head office is based in Windsor but the company are operating on a hybrid/flexible working basis with a 2-3 day office/home split.
A full job description is available on request. 

 

3050Company Secretarial Associate - London SE1/RemoteCentral LondonPermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial AssistantA brand new role has been created in the governance team of this a sustainability-led investment manager. Titled Company Secretarial Associate, you'll be joining a small, professional team who provide full company secretarial support to listed Funds, VCT's and other vehicles. 
Reporting directly to the Company Secretarial Manager, you'll play a key role in providing full, advisory support to at least one premium listed fund managed by the group. 
This role would ideally suit someone looking to make the step up from more of a support role, to an advisory one. Experience with a listed company will be required, as will a flexible approach, being able to adapt to adjusting priorities. A wonderful opportunity to join a growing company who's investments are underpinned by a strong ESG focus. 
A full job description is available on request. 

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

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

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

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

3103BWW Exclusive: PLC Assistant Co-Sec - FTSE 250London SW1/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a well known automotive group, are now seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary to support to the company secretarial function and General Counsel on a full time, permanent basis. You will report into the Group Co-Sec of this FTSE 250 business and work as a team of two.

This role would suit a candidate with some strong experience gained within a listed environment with a broad skill set including entity management, use of Diligent and AGM and Annual Report management. As this is a team of two, you will be expected to support where needed and a “hands-on” approach will be required! CGI qualification is not necessary but would be an advantage.

This role can be undertaken remotely with some attendance in the office 1 or 2 days a week. Their office is based in SW1.

Please apply to receive a full JD. 

3102BWW Exclusive: Company Secretarial Administrator - FTSE 250Central London/RemotePermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant

Our client, a FTSE 250 business, are now seeking an experienced Company Secretarial Administrator to support to the company secretarial function on a full time, permanent basis. You will report into the Group Co-Sec of the business and work on a broad set of both company secretarial and administrative tasks. 

This role would suit a candidate with experience in a Co-Sec team or an administrator who has exposure to some Co-Sec tasks looking to pursue a governance career path whilst broadening their remit and building their experience. This role can be undertaken remotely with some attendance in the office 1 or 2 days a week. Their office is based in London SW1.

Please apply to receive a full JD. 

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

3099Secretariat Assistant - London (Piccadilly)/RemoteLondon/RemotePermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant

Our high profile client now has a newly created role for someone to join the team to provide proactive and high quality administrative support to the executive and non-executive Board Members and Board Counsellors and to support Board and Committee meeting administration. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, this is a highly visible role with plenty of interaction at C-Suite level, so will suit a candidate with excellent communication skills and a confident manner. The head office is in the West End and the role can be semi remote going forward, but as a board facing and assisting role, you will need to be able to get to the head office as required, this role cannot be done fully remotely. A full job description is available on request.

The successful candidate is likely to have the following knowledge and experience:

· Experience of providing administrative support at Board level

· Experience of minute taking

· Experience of arranging meetings/events/visits

· Experience of processing expenses in a timely manner

· Experience of using initiative to suggest improvements and demonstrate proactivity

· Experience of multi-tasking and managing conflicting priorities

· Experience of using various IT systems

Skills:

· Ability to build strong working relationships

· High degree of attention to detail

· Provision of excellent customer service

· A proactive attitude

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent organisational skills

· Discreet

· Ability to work with autonomy

· High level of IT competence

· Confident when communicating with senior colleagues

· Ability to multi-task effectively

3098BWW Exclusive: Assistant Co-Sec - Manufacturing GroupNorthamptonshirePermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company Secretary

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

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

This role will be based out of their Head office in Northamptonshire – a grade 2 listed building and impressive grounds. Whilst there will be a level of flexibility for some home working, the business see this as an office based role.

3097Governance Manager and Company Secretary - Regional Building SocietyLeicestershire/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a regional building society are now looking for a forward thinking and diligent Company Secretary and Governance Manager to undertake a broad remit and support the business going forward. This role will report into the CRO and sit alongside 2 Risk Managers and a Compliance Manager.

This is an opportunity to undertake a broad remit and gain exposure to a number of specialised areas within the industry such as Data Protection, Health and Safety and SMCR. It should be noted these areas will have support in deputised members of start in order to allow this person to focus primarily on the Co-Sec and Governance work.

The role will be based out of their Leicestershire Head office but the business will be operating a hybrid working model from September so don’t feel bound to the location.

3096Interim Assistant Company Secretary (6 month FTC) - Immediate startLondon EC3/RemoteFixed TermAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryThis specialist financial services company is now looking to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary on an interim basis for at least a period of 6 months (likely to be extended beyond then), ideally someone who is immediately available/can start within the next month or so. Working as part of a small, dedicated Secretariat, you'll support the Company Secretary in organising, and minuting a number of board and committee meetings, continually promoting strong corporate governance best practice. 
You'll need to take responsibility and ownership of a broad range of duties, at all times ensuring that you build positive, strong relationships with the senior management, board directors and NEDs. You'll ideally have strong minuting experience, preferably gained within financial services and be either ICSA qualified, or part qualified. 
A full job description is available on request - please do get in touch if you'd like to find out more. 

3095Part-Time Company Secretary - Sustainable EnergyNot AvailablePermanentOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary

Our client, an overseas energy provider, are seeking a part time Company Secretary due to the growth of the business and development of the governance framework. This role will be offered on a flexible part-time basis (averaging one day per week) to support the Board, CFO, Legal Counsel and wider business.

The role will report directly to the Chair of the board with dotted lines to Legal Counsel and the CFO. This is an opportunity for an experienced candidate looking for a flexible role. It is expected that the role will be for one day per week but some flexibility is required to align with the corporate calendar. Recognising that the business is a relatively new entity, the candidate will also be expected to support the development of corporate processes and procedures and turn their hand to other corporate / operational matters.

Our client would be open to offering this role on a PAYE or day rate basis. The role could be performed remotely with some attendance to their London (SW1) office needed for meetings and other business needs.

3091Assistant Company Secretary - National Public Sector OrganisationLondon/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a national public sector organisation are now looking to appoint a capable and experienced Assistant Company Secretary to their team in order to support the groups boards and committees. This role will report into the Snr Assistant Co-Sec who in turn reports in the GC and Co-Sec. You will work alongside 4 other Assistant Company Secretaries with your own portfolio of boards and committees to cater to. There is also some admin support within the team. The team is also responsible for the business statutory compliance, annual report and governance practices, policies and framework.

The ideal candidate will have gained excellent demonstratable minuting experience and experience working with senior stakeholders and high-level meetings. The organisation are flexible as to the background of the appointed candidate so no prior public sector experience is necessary.

In terms of working arrangements, the business will be implementing a hybrid model starting in September 21 which will allow employees to work remotely for 3 days a week whilst attending the office on a Monday and 1 other day depending on business needs. There may be times where it is necessary to come into the office more than 2 days a week. 

 

3092PLC Assistant Group Co-SecLondon/RemotePermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company SecretaryListed financial services group seek to appoint a number of candidates at Assistant Group Co-Sec level within their London team.

The business has experienced significant growth over the last few months.

These roles will require someone with excellent experience from within a large and dynamic group (ideally listed) and strong experience within a regulated environment. Financial Services experience would be an advantage.

The role will be based out of their London office and the appointed candidate would be expected to attend the office at least a few times a month (possibly more depending on business needs) so the ability to travel into London will be required. An excellent base salary and package is on offer.

 

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

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

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

The business are currently working remotely but from October will begin operating a hybrid policy, working from the office at least 2 days a week.

3087Company Secretarial Assistant - CityLondon EC3PermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant

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

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

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

3086Trainee/Company Secretarial Administrator - London EC2London EC2PermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, TraineeA great opportunity for someone looking for their first company secretarial role to join this fast growing and ambitious team. You'll be joining a medium-large sized Secretariat with Company Secretaries at all levels (qualified and qualifying) who provide a range of company secretarial and governance services to a wide range of companies. 
Your role will primarily start with supporting a qualified member of the team in arranging board and committee meetings, getting to understand the workflow and process involved, including the board pack system they use, as well as the other company secretarial software used within the team. You'll also gain hands on experience of maintaining the statutory records and registers and responding to any ad hoc requests and admin matters. 
You'll need to show enthusiasm and energy in your desire to carry out the work and ensure a high level of attention to detail in achieved. The whole team are very supportive and collaborative and you'll need to fit into that 'team player' approach. This role is best suited to someone looking for their first company secretarial role or perhaps someone who has gained some prior company secretarial administration experience in a smaller firm, who is looking to build and develop their experience in a much larger structured team. A full job description is available on request. 

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

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

3085Share Scheme AdministratorLondon EC3/remotePermanent

Our client is looking for a junior team member to join it’s established and expanding Secretariat to focus on share scheme work. Reporting into the Company Secretariat Share Schemes Manager/Assistant Company Secretary this role would suit a candidate with a little core company secretarial or share schemes knowledge who is keen to focus more in this area as a main specialisation. Our client is a large private group with c1500 shareholders participating in bespoke schemes peculiar to them. This would be an ideal step into this arena for a bright, numerate graduate with strong drafting skills, able to communicate across all levels of seniority and able to deal with varied situations. The group is growing fast, and they aspire to have more and more shareholders in future, so they seek someone who will grow with them in this role, and be able to add value as they develop their offering and improve systems and processes around share scheme delivery.
 

The head office is based in London EC3A, This is a full time, permanent role. Flexible working will be available if required, 3 days minimum in the office, 2 days WFH.
 

Role Summary
Responsible for day to day administration of shareholder and corporate client accounts on Company Secretarial software, currently Diligent Entities, and other manual and computer-based systems through data entry, validation, management and reconciliation across systems, and drafting and managing correspondence with shareholders and the Group's advisers. To support the team, respond to queries and assist with any share-related queries.

3084Deputy Company Secretary - Remote/London EC2Remote/LondonPermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryAn exciting new opportunity has arisen at Deputy Company Secretary level on a permanent basis at this futures & forwards exchange. Reporting directly to the Company Secretary and Head of Governance, you'll be joining a well regarded and valued Secretariat which also includes a Senior Company Secretarial Assistant and a Company Secretarial Assistant. 
The team work in a collaborative and supporting fashion, everyone chipping in to support one another. As Deputy Secretary you will proactively support the Company Secretary in providing a full range of company secretarial services to the UK Group of Companies and assist in ensuring that the Company Secretarial team develops to meet the high standard of service in driving best practice in corporate governance. A full and detailed job description is available on request. 
This role is likely to best fit an Assistant Secretary or Senior Assistant Secretary looking for that next step up in career development. You will definitely need to be ICSA Qualified (ACG or GradCG at a minimum) and not only be able to demonstrate excellent core technical skills but also the ability to rapidly build credibility and influence at senior level. 
This is a wonderful new opportunity with a generous salary and benefits package on offer. The company are looking to adopt a hybrid working pattern from later this year with c.2 days in the office and 3 from home (some flexibility required dependent on business needs). Please do enquire for further information.   

3049Chartered Secretary - FTSE250 Financial ServicesRemote/LondonPermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryA Chartered Secretary with listed company experience is sought by this well regarded Asset Manager. Reporting directly to the Deputy Group Company Secretary, you'll play a key role as Secretary to regulated and non-regulated Boards. 
Providing advice, guidance and support to the chairman, non-exec's and executive directors on a regular basis will be required, so you'll need to demonstrate proven experience (and comfort) of operating at this level. You'll also be supporting the team in the delivery of various ongoing governance projects, so a positive, collaborative and supportive approach will work well in this team. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, please enquire for a full job description. 

3079Assistant Secretary LondonPermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial AssistantThis well-regarded insurance company now seeks to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary on a permanent, full time basis. You'll be joining a small Secretariat team consisting of another Assistant Secretary and the Head of Department (who you would report directly to. You'll work as part of a collaborative team in delivering a full range of company secretarial services to all entities under management. 
Organising and minuting Board and Committee meetings is an integral part of this role and you'll need demonstrate a strong track record in this area. Experience of Diligent would be advantageous.
You'll need to be comfortable working fairly autonomously, looking after and managing your own workload and of course respect the need for discretion with the sensitive and confidential information you'll be handling. Good attention to detail and strong communication skills will be looked out for during the interview process. Wider experience of PRA and FCA regulatory compliance would also be advantageous. ICSA qualified and part qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. 
A full job description is available on request. 

3078Assistant Company Secretary - Financial ServicesBirmingham/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary

Household name Financial Services organisation are looking to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary. This role will join a small, established team based in Birmingham but with flexibility to work from home for a few days per week. 

The ideal candidate will be CGI qualified and have gained 2-3 years' experience in a Co-Sec team. Financial Services or Regulated experience is desired but not a pre-requisite.

A full JD is available on request. 

3070Company Secretarial Assistant London or ManchesterPermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Trainee

Company Secretarial Assistant to join this fast growing and ambitious UK team working within a FTSE250 investment trust with its own independent professional services business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to progress or begin their Cosec career, you will form part of a high calibre team responsible for delivering an extensive range of corporate secretarial and governance services to a portfolio of UK clients. You will be the point of contact for a portfolio of clients, providing high quality advice, working with your colleagues to deliver an excellent client experience and ensure clients remain up to date with their statutory obligations.

Duties will include;

• Advising a portfolio of clients on compliance matters, including annual statutory requirements, routine company changes and share capital changes
• Corresponding directly with clients and third parties
• Drafting board minutes and shareholder resolutions to make relevant company changes
• Undertaking any statutory filings with the Registrar of Companies
• Assisting with the maintenance of electronic corporate records using Diligent Entities
• Ensuring that statutory books remain up to date
• Providing meeting support to clients, including board meeting attendance, minuting meetings, and dissemination of board packs
• Ad Hoc requests and administrative matters (authorised signatory requests, board minute extracts, secretary certificates, auditor requests, etc.) and attending to any notarisation/apostille requirements

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• ICSA part or fully qualified (or other professional qualification if relevant experience can be demonstrated) or Grad ICSA if sufficient level of relevant experience
• A demonstrable interest in the company secretarial profession
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and confident in communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• A team player, who can work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders

3068Corporate Secretarial AssistantLondon E1PermanentCompany Secretarial Assistant, Assistant Company Secretary

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

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

Role would suit;

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