Latest Roles

2987Assistant Secretary - Broad ranging roleLondon/remotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary

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

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

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

 

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. 

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!

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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.

3004FTSE 250 Assistant SecretaryLondon, W1PermanentAssistant Company SecretaryOur FTSE 250 client is a leading entertainments group. Previous plc experience is not a pre-requisite for this Assistant role, so this might be a great first step into this environment for a candidate seeking to get their first plc role.

We are looking for an individual to assist the Deputy Company Secretary in all aspects of his role and help to ensure the smooth running of the Secretarial function, working alongside another Assistant Secretary and a PA. The role involves working in a busy corporate head office environment and is a detailed hands-on role. You will be joining an exciting and ambitious team working across divisions and spanning different regions with specific requirements and nuances. An eye for detail and the ability to manage your own time and meet deadlines across multiple projects is essential.
Your key duties will cover a full range of plc work, including share schemes, subsidiary governance, annual report work, assistance with AGM preparation, Board and governance support, acquisitions and disposals related work, and many other matters that flow through a busy plc department.
This role would suit a recently or nearly qualified company secretary, preferably with a few years experience gained working within an fast-paced, complex international business.

3002Assistant Company Secretary/Manager - 9month + contractLondon/RemoteFixed TermAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial AssistantA qualified Company Secretary (or ICSA Finalist) with a good mix of board support and statutory compliance experience is sought by this international household name. You'll be joining a dedicated team of eight in delivering a first class service to this group. 
You'll be acting as secretary to key board committees, expected to develop strong relationships quickly and be able to communicate effectively with the rest of the team and other key stakeholders. 
Offered as a 9 month fixed term contract, with the likeness of extension, this is a wonderful opportunity to join a prestigious firm which will enable you to expand your exposure to senior management and help develop the business from its core. Further information is available on request. 

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.

3003Company Secretarial AssistantLondon W1PermanentCompany Secretarial AssistantOur client, a global independent design firm, are looking for a company secretarial assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to move into their next cosec role or begin their cosec career. This position offers a broad range of company secretarial responsibilities within their Global Company Secretarial Team.
Our client will consider candidates with little or no prior experience so if you are motivated to pursue a career in cosec please do get in touch to hear more about the role.
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!
 

2995Assistant Secretary West MidlandsPermanentAssistant Company Secretary

Our 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).

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.

 

2999BWW Exclusive - FTSE 250 Deputy Co-SecRemote/Home CountiesPermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Only Company Secretary

BWW are working exclusively with a global technology company seeking an experienced and diligent Deputy Co-Sec. This role will undertake a variety of company secretarial duties but with a strong focus on UK and Overseas listing requirements. The Deputy Co-Sec will also manage small team so some management experience would be advantageous. 

The successful candidate will ideally be a well qualified Company Secretary with extensive PLC experience ideally gained in a large, international organisation. There are also opportunities for exposure to wider areas of the business.

This role will be primarily based remotely but there may be need to travel within the home counties and London.  

This role could also be considered on a part-time basis. 

A full JD and more information is available on request. 

2998BWW Exclusive: FTSE 250 Assistant Co-SecRemote/BerkshirePermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a FTSE 250 global tech company are looking for a proactive and energetic Assistant Company Secretary to support a range of company secretarial duties and to contribute in the Co-Sec team. This role will undertake a variety of company secretarial duties including core PLC work and supporting the Group Co-Sec Manager with board and committee needs such as drafting templates, compiling board papers and liaising with outsourced providers.

You will join a small team reporting into the Group Co-Sec Manager  and work alongside a fellow Assistant Co-Sec. You will need to be able to work autonomously, have excellent communication skills and attention to details. A candidate with Strong PLC experience would be preferred.

This role will based remotely primarily but the ability to get to Reading or London for meetings would be an advantage.

A full JD and more information are available on request.

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

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

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

 

2996Deputy/Assistant Co Sec - Remote Working/CardiffCardiff/RemotePermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary

Our client, a mutual building society, are seeking a Deputy/Assistant Company Secretary on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Chief Governance Officer, you will provide a full range company secretarial and governance services to the mutual.

Whilst headquartered in Cardiff, the majority of this role can be done remotely, although occasional travel to the Cardiff office will still be required (Board meetings). You’ll have the support of two Board Administrators on a day-to-day basis and the opportunity to implement real change as they look to modernise their processes to ensure they are conforming to best practice.

This role would suit someone with experience at Deputy or Assistant level within a governance function and excellent board management skills. 

A full JD and more information is available on request. 

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!

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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