Assistant Company Secretary

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to join their governance team in Belfast. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders and external regulators while managing Board and Committee meetings. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with governance standards and contribute to best practice initiatives. With a focus on career development and exposure to high-level decision-making processes, this position is ideal for individuals looking to advance their career in a dynamic financial services environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Company Secretarial qualification or strong governance/legal experience required.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and UK Companies Act essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage Board and Committee meetings, including agenda setting and minute taking.
• Prepare Corporate Governance statements for reporting and publication.

Skills

Company Secretarial qualification (ICSA/CGI)

Knowledge of corporate governance

UK Companies Act knowledge

FCA/PRA regulations knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

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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