Assistant Company Secretary

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to enhance its governance function. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with Board and Committee structures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while supporting senior stakeholders. You will manage critical governance processes, contribute to best practices, and embrace innovative technologies. If you possess a Company Secretarial qualification or have strong governance experience, this role is perfect for you. Join a highly regarded governance team and gain exposure to high-level decision-making in a major financial services organisation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Exposure to high-level decision-making

Qualifications

• Company Secretarial qualification or strong governance/legal experience required.
• Knowledge of UK Companies Act and FCA/PRA regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage Board and Committee meetings including agenda setting and minute taking.
• Prepare Corporate Governance statements for statutory reporting.
• Oversee Companies House filings and ensure compliance.

Skills

Company Secretarial qualification (ICSA/CGI)

Knowledge of corporate governance

UK Companies Act knowledge

FCA/PRA regulations knowledge

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Company Secretarial qualification

Legal experience

Job description

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy

Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Assistant Company Secretary

Location: Belfast City Centre

Department: Governance & Company Secretariat

Overview

MCS Group is working with a leading financial services organisation in Belfast to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support the governance function of a major institution, working directly with Board and Committee structures, senior stakeholders, and external regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Board and Committee meetings: agenda setting, paper collation, minute taking, and action tracking.
• Prepare Corporate Governance and s172 Statements for statutory reporting and publication.
• Oversee Companies House filings and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards.
• Support Director appointments, resignations, and inductions.
• Act as a governance adviser to senior stakeholders across the business.
• Contribute to governance best practice initiatives and embrace new technologies to enhance operations.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Company Secretarial qualification (ICSA/CGI) or strong governance/legal experience.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, UK Companies Act, and FCA/PRA regulations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines.
• Excellent communication, discretion, and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Career development opportunities in a highly regarded governance team.
• Exposure to high-level decision-making processes within a major financial services organisation.

How to Apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Samuel Neilly, Legal Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group, on 02896935502.

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Created on 05/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom