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3679Company Secretary - London EC2/HybridLondon EC2/HybridPermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Only Company SecretaryOur Client is a global asset management group, who is now looking for a new Company Secretary. 

The successful candidate will provide the full range of corporate secretarial and governance support to UK regulated entity boards and other subsidiaries in the Group. This is a role operating at all levels of the Group, including liaison with Executive & Non-Executive Directors and Senior Management.

You will report directly to the Head of UK Corporate Secretariat and will be part of a high-performing and well-regarded team comprising the Head of Secretariat, one Assistant Company Secretary and one Corporate Secretarial Assistant.

Duties include:
•    Providing the full range of corporate secretarial support services, including in relation to UK regulated entity boards and other subsidiaries in the Group, as needed
•    Preparing agendas for board meetings, attending meetings, preparing minutes, managing minute reviews and following up on action items
•    Liaising with management regarding the provision and content of board papers
•    Providing corporate governance advice and support to the business, to ensure that the firm’s boards (and committees) are operating effectively and in accordance with best practice from a corporate governance perspective
•    Overseeing corporate governance processes for the Corporate Secretariat team
•    Participating in governance and regulatory projects and implementing changes where required
•    Assisting with the identification and implementation of process and procedural improvements for the Corporate Secretariat team
•    Undertaking horizon scanning for legal and regulatory developments impacting the Corporate Secretariat team’s activities.
•    Supervising and coaching more junior members of team
•    Carrying out additional duties as assigned 

There is a hybrid structure of 3 days in the office base in London EC2 and 2 days WFH, along with a competitive salary. A full job description is available upon request. 
 

3678Assistant Institute Secretary (Governance Manager)London SW1/HybridPermanentAssistant Company SecretaryThis well-known and highly regarded professional body are now seeking to recruit a Governance Manager on a full time, permanent basis. In supporting the Head of Department, you'll undertake a range of activities, including the provision of high quality, effective secretarial support at Management Team/Committee/ Council/Board level. Key responsibilities will include:

• Provides assistance to the Secretary on professional secretariat support to the Management Team, various Committees of the Board and Council as necessary.
• Producing a forward plan of work, agenda planning, commissioning and writing papers, producing accurate minutes and summaries of action sheets, undertaking or following up on action points and ensuring that the Chairs are supported in advance of the meeting.
• Provide effective scrutiny of complex papers ensuring accuracy and quality standards are maintained and providing challenge to contributors when necessary.

This role would suit a Chartered Governance Institute student or graduate with experience gained in a legal/governance or compliance based role that would have involved the organisation of and attending/minuting meetings. With great opportunity for development and taking on more responsibility, you must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the confidence to support and liaise with those at all levels.
The organisation is based in SW1 and has fantastic transport links. The organisation work on a hybrid basis with 2-3 days in the office and 2-3 days from home (depending on the Board calendar). A full and detailed job description is available on request. 

3677Global Entity Manager - various locations (please enquire for details)Various/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryThis brand new role that sits within the Managed Legal Services function of a well-regarded firm would be a perfect fit for someone who is interested in international entity management and developing a growing portfolio over many different jurisdictions. 
You would be joining a Co Sec team of around 15 people who are based from numerous different locations in the UK & Ireland. Reporting to the Head of Department, you'll be tasked with providing a full range of company secretarial and corporate governance solutions to the existing international client base, whilst also taking a lead role in helping develop new business. You'll need to have strong multinational entity management experience to offer and ideally demonstrate a proven track record of business development, seeking ways to expand relationships, bringing other parts of the firm to those clients as well as welcoming new clients. 
A full and detailed job description is available for this role, please to enquire for more details. This role has real flexibility in that it can be based from a number of different office locations throughout the UK. The company have a hybrid working policy of 2-3 days in per week.
All in all, this is a slightly unusual role in that it requires both the technical capabilities of international entity management but also the marketing, relationship building and business development skills to further expand the function. One that will be very interesting and rewarding. 

3667Assistant Company Secretary - London EC2/RemoteLondon EC2/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial AssistantThis specialist alternative asset manager is now seeking to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary on a full time, permanent basis. This new role will report directly into the Deputy Company Secretary and will enable you to get excellent access to all work that flows through the department. 
This role would best fit an Assistant in a larger team who is seeking more responsibility and autonomy or perhaps a Company Secretarial Assistant looking for that next step up. You do not need to be CGI qualified (study support will be provided) but you should already have a good grounding in company secretarial practice and statutory compliance - experience of Diligent Entities will be advantageous. You'll ideally also have demonstratable experience of organising and running board and committee meetings. 
This company operates a wide range of alternative investment strategies with investment in public and private equity, Real Estate and renewable energy, housing and infrastructure. The work is very interesting and the company is growing at a steady rate - it now has over 220 employees over 5 different locations. 
This role will be offered on a full time, permanent basis. The company do work to a hybrid working policy which is 4 days in the office, 1 from home. This is a role that offers excellent progression and development opportunity - a full job description is available on request. 

3676Part Time Company Secretary - LondonW1/HybridLondon W1/HybridPermanentDeputy Company Secretary, Only Company SecretaryOur client is an independent UK based bank, who is now looking for a Company Secretary on a part time basis. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to use their experience to shape and progress the direction of the bank's governance in a way they see fit.  

The core purpose of the role is to ensure the Bank maintains the highest standards of corporate governance and that the function and operation of the Bank meet the requirements and expectations of the FRC, FCA and PRA. Further ensure the smooth and effective functioning of the Board to the satisfaction of the Board of Directors. 

The successful candidate ideally will have previous experience as a company secretary in financial services and a good understanding of regulatory work. Ideally, you will have experience managing people and providing support and mentorship to people in your team. You should be happy working in a small team and be willing to pick up some of the more basic/mundane cosec activities as well as providing a safe pair of hands to offer more senior-level advice as required by the board.  

They are looking for someone to work 3 or 4 days per week and the role is offered on a hybrid basis of 2 days in the office. A full job description is available upon request. 

 

3675Assistant Company Secretary - London SW1/RemoteLondon SW1/RemotePermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Assistant, Senior Assistant Company SecretaryThis interesting and diverse investment manager with operations in over 8 different jurisdictions globally is now seeking to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary on a full time, permanent basis.
The role will be a new one to the team in this form and will report directly to the General Counsel who is also the Co-Chief Operating Officer. From a headcount perspective, the company are relatively small and their structure is quite flat,  This allows for some great exposure right at the heart of the company and will suit someone with more of a commercial and dynamic mindset. 
The group structure is quite complex and as the company is a diversified asset manager, the firm operates a large number of corporate and partnership vehicles. Therefore, its thought that someone with experience from within the asset management industry might be better suited to this role - experience of different Funds and SPVs would be highly advantageous. 
Above all else, the role would suit someone who is highly organised, can communication with multiple different stakeholders well and can spot and potential problems (and address them) before they arise. A large element of this role is working with individuals in different jurisdictions as well as external counsel in ensuring the group's corporate and partnership vehicles comply with their legal and regulatory requirements. Those at all levels are encourage to apply and the company are happy to consider those who are not yet CGI qualified as well as those who are. 
The London office is based in SW1 and the company have a hybrid working policy of 2-3 days per week in the office. A competitive salary and discretionary bonus are on offer, commensurate with the level of candidate they appoint at. A full job description is available on request. 

3674Part-Time Company SecretaryLondon EC2/HybridPermanentOnly Company Secretary, Deputy Company SecretaryOur client is a speciality insurance service provider, which seeks an experienced professional to join on a part-time basis to work closely with, and to support/mentor the Assistant Corporate Secretary.

The core purpose of the role is to operate as Company Secretary and provide complete corporate secretariat support to clients (c. 30 non-listed companies). A full job description and list of duties is available on request.

They are ideally seeking someone to work 3 days per week, and they can be very flexible on how the hours are worked.  The role is offered on a hybrid basis, as part of the role is Board facing and in order to mentor the Assistant, they would prefer 1 day per week in the office so that there is face to face time to develop relationships, although this requirement can be relaxed/more flexible if needed. 

The successful candidate is likely to have at least 5 years’ experience, ideally gained in a professional services environment. They are looking for someone to work hand in hand with the Assistant Corporate Secretary, and to support and mentor her as she learns more about company secretarial matters. The business would prefer not have to outsource this co sec client service work to lawyers, hence the plan to bring in a more experienced professional on a part time basis to support the business with the more senior level expertise.  They have minute takers in house and 80% of the client boards are covered by them, the remaining 20% is covered by the Co Sec/Asst Corp Sec.

You should be happy working in a small team and be willing to roll your sleeves up and confidently tackle a mix of of the more basic/mundane day-to-day cosec activities (using Diligent) during busy periods and holiday times, as well as providing a safe pair of hands to offer more senior level advice as required by clients.
 

3672Governance Officer - Birmingham/London Hybrid Birmingham/London HybridPermanentCompany Secretarial AssistantOur Client is a well known charity who is now looking to bring on a Governance Office in a brand new full time permanent role. The role is predominantly remote with the occasional travel require to Birmingham or London for Board meetings. A competitive salary is also on offer depending on experience. 

Main Purpose of Job:

To support the Council of Trustees and the Chief Executive in all governance matters and working closely with the Council, CEO and Senior Leadership Team to ensure effective governance of the charity.
To provide guidance to ensure compliance with appropriate legal, regulatory and society frameworks and provide advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the Council. This includes the organisation and running of the Annual General meeting and ensuring records are accurate with Companies House and the Charity Commission.

This role will suit someone who has:

?    Experience in a role which has encompassed charity governance and senior/Board level executive support.
?    Executive level support/administration experience.
?    Experience of working in the voluntary sector.
?    Experience of writing clear and concise report and briefings for a range of audiences.
?    A good understanding of the role and responsibilities of Chief Executive, Chair and Trustees within an organisation.
?    A good understanding of governance and compliance.
?    Experience of preparing agendas and other papers and taking clear minutes at Board and/or committee level.
?    Experience of managing confidential data and commercially sensitive material

This is a good opportunity for someone who requires more remote working and is looking to be part of a growing Charity. A full job description is available upon request. 
 

3669PLC Company Secretarial AssistantGlasgow/HybridPermanentCompany Secretarial AssistantOur client is an international PLC headquartered in Glasgow,  and now seeks a company secretarial assistant to join its small Secretariat team.

This role offers a broad ranging plc workload with great scope in terms of development. You will assist in ensuring that the company maintains high standards of Corporate Governance and ensures on going compliance with all statutory requirements including the UK Corporate Governance Code, FCA Listing Rules and the Companies Act 2006.  

You will also support the Company Secretarial team with all matters involved in the day-to-day running of the department, a full job description is available on request.

This role would suit a confident and self-motivated candidate, someone who is an independent thinker – someone very competent with some previous company secretarial experience, ideally with experience of using Diligent software. It would be an excellent first move into a plc environment.   CGI study support will be offered if required.

The role will be offered on a full time, permanent, hybrid basis - 2 days a week in the Glasgow office (usually Wednesdays and Thursdays to fit with the other team members), and 3 from home - however as usual a little flexibility may be needed during AGM week and if main board meetings are called for different days.
 

3668FTSE 100 - Assistant Secretary London Canary Wharf/HybridPermanentAssistant Company Secretary, Senior Assistant Company Secretary

This FTSE 100 Assistant role will mainly focus on assisting with providing support to Boards and Committees, supporting delivery of the Annual and Interim reports, and supporting other substantial and global project based issues. Our client is looking for someone with a mature, sophisticated approach as you will be working with many stakeholders across the business, you will need to be good at managing stakeholders, handling competing demands, thinking on your feet – working closely with the Head of Department, who is a passionate and enthusiastic advocate for governance within the organisation. If you have experience of working in a large, complex international company, that experience would be a very good fit, as this organisation has other listings worldwide.

We are looking for someone who can offer not just excellent technical skills, but someone who is creative, collaborative, who can work independently as well as part of a team, who can be proactive and see the big picture. You should have the confidence gained from handling a similar role elsewhere and bringing that experience to share. Multinational business experience might also be useful as you will be liaising with colleagues in different international jurisdictions, being involved in different cultural frameworks so you will have the cultural sensitivity and understanding to succeed in this. This might be a great opportunity for someone who is looking to move away from an entities management heavy role, as this is not something that is part of this team's remit.

 A full job description is available on request, duties include;

• Delivery of an efficient company secretarial and governance advisory service for Boards and Committees;
• Support and management of meetings through planning, drafting of agendas, paper collation, paper reviews, distribution and follow up actions;
• Liaising with stakeholders in the Functions and across the Businesses as required to ensure timely delivery of responsibilities;
• Researching and drafting of papers, including responding to information requests and regulatory responses;
• Planning, scheduling, drafting and reviewing of relevant materials submitted to governance forums;
• Supporting general governance advisory activities for the team’s own activities, including researching, analysing and reporting on matters as required;
• Assisting with director induction, onboarding, and ongoing vetting and general liaison and support;
• Supporting delivery of governance responsibilities relating to the subsidiary accountability framework and associated policies, including ad hoc projects; and
• Annual and Interim reporting disclosures, including drafting and process support.

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

• CGI qualified (or an almost CGI qualified) company secretary or lawyer or similar professional qualification with corporate governance experience in a high quality, large and complex organisation.
• Experience of acting as secretary or governance support to a committee or in support of a large UK plc or complex organisation and the ability to advise on complex governance requirements/boardroom best practices.
• UK/European regulatory and legislative experience/awareness.
• Strong understanding of legal entity corporate governance obligations.
• Proven communication skills with excellent analysis, design, creativity and problem solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders of all levels.

3666Assistant ManagerLondon NW1/HybridPermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company SecretaryOur client seeks an individual with strong company secretarial skills acquired in a legal or professional services environment to join their team.  The CGI qualification is not a requirement if the individual is qualified by experience.  Study support is available after successful completion of a probationary period. The successful candidate will assist the head of the department.
A full job description is available on request, the role is varied in nature and the responsibilities will include the following:

• Assisting the Company Secretarial Department Manager with all aspects of the management of the department including:

 

• Setting company secretarial standards and policies for the firm
• Overseeing the department budget and setting client fees
• Responsibility for a portfolio of clients, both the provision of an annual compliance service and event driven transactions
• Providing advice and assistance to other departments within the firm and other members of the Company Secretarial team
• Providing training within the Company Secretarial team and the wider firm, as necessary
• Assisting with drafting precedents and other documents
• Other ad hoc duties in line with the role

The successful candidate is likely to have extensive experience working in a company secretarial department within a practice environment.  Experience of managing people is desirable, but not a requirement.  You should demonstrate the following qualities:

• A genuine interest in and enthusiasm for company secretarial law and practice together with excellent technical skills
• The ability to be innovative and have an open and flexible approach to tasks
• Good administrative, organisational and people management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivation as well as being a good team player and able to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Commercially focussed
• Excellent client care skills
• Good IT skills (MS Office)
• Ability to work quickly and accurately when under pressure

This role will be offered on a hybrid basis, the firm has no set requirements, they tend to leave it to each team to decide what works best for that team. Currently the Secretariat team does three days a week in the office, with Wednesdays as their “anchor” day, the other days to suit individuals, but they try to make sure a minimum of 2 people are in each day, so no one comes into the office to find no other colleagues onsite!
 

3665FTSE 250 Company Secretarial AssistantLondon EC4/HybridPermanentOur FTSE 250 client’s corporate secretariat provides excellent Board Corporate Governance Advisory Support to this dual listed company and its regulated subsidiaries. This Company Secretarial Assistant role is a great opportunity to develop within an experienced and supportive team.
A full job description is available on request, the role covers a range of plc experience, board and committee support and company secretarial support including supporting on stock exchange announcements and year end activities.
This role would suit a part qualified Chartered Governance professional with some previous experience gained in a company secretariat. The successful candidate will have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, with good written and verbal communication skills. You will work closely to deadlines across a wide range of work. Our client strongly believes in training and developing Chartered Secretaries who have both breadth and depth, so over time they will discuss opportunities to grow your experience by supporting departmental projects to supplement core statutory and governance responsibilities to keep the challenges fresh.
The role is busy but rewarding, and you will be supported by a highly experienced team. To be successful you will have a strong desire to work in a fast-paced environment, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference.
The successful candidate will bring strong team working values and a collaborative style together with excellent attention to detail, enabling you to support the team and wider business whilst developing as a Company Secretary. Your contribution will be valued by the most senior stakeholders and if you are still studying towards your professional qualification, you will be supported through your professional exams.

3570FTSE 250 Snr Assistant Co-Sec - IndustryLondon SW1/HybridPermanentSenior Assistant Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary

International FTSE 250 industrial business now seeks to appoint a qualified Senior Assistant Co-Sec to join their small yet experienced team. 

The ideal candidate will have some strong PLC experience to-date and be comfortable working with senior, international stakeholders. This role will encompass a broad remit including key committee and board support, listed work and support with the annual report. 

Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, you will be responsible for providing company secretarial services to the Board and the Executive Committee and to their various sub-committees. You will play a central role in the corporate governance and general administration of the plc, especially concerning the relationships between the Company and its shareholders and regulators, and between Company management and the non-executive directors. This role would suit an experienced candidate, with a mature, unflappable approach, an effective communicator - comfortable with minuting meetings and able to work with all levels of seniority within the business. There is scope for promotion to Deputy within two to three years subject to normal performance criteria. A full job description is available on request.

A competitive base salary and package are on offer.