Assistant Company Secretary

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FTSE-listed organisation is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to support governance for its UK entities on a 12-month hybrid contract. The ideal candidate will have Chartered Governance qualifications with solid experience in statutory compliance and board administration. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of active subsidiaries, coordinating board meetings, and ensuring MAR compliance. This position emphasizes strong organisation and communication skills, offering a dynamic work environment with a focus on regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Chartered Governance Institute qualified or relevant experience.
• Strong experience in managing board meeting logistics.
• Ability to maintain insider records and conduct reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of c.30 active UK subsidiaries as company secretary.
• Coordinate board agendas, papers, and statutory accounts process.
• Assist with preparation for the Annual General Meeting.

Skills

UK subsidiary governance

Statutory compliance

Board administration

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Governance Institute qualification

Job description

A leading FTSE-listed organisation is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to support both subsidiary and PLC-level governance on a 12-month contract.

Hybrid working, requires three days per week in the London office, with two days from home.

This position is well suited to a qualified governance professional who can confidently manage a portfolio of UK entities, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to key listed-company governance activities.

The Role:

• Manage a portfolio of c.30 active UK subsidiaries, acting as company secretary and overseeing all board meeting logistics and statutory requirements
• Coordinate board agendas, papers, and formalities, ensuring timely completion of the statutory accounts process
• Provide support on UK Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) compliance, including maintaining insider records and conducting periodic documentation reviews
• Assist with preparation for the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, including allocated workstreams, procedural documents and voting guidance

Ideal Candidate:

• Chartered Governance Institute qualified (or qualified by experience) with solid UK company secretarial experience.
• Strong background in UK subsidiary governance, statutory compliance and board administration
• Familiarity with MAR requirements and listed-company processes
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Confident communicator with a proactive, professional approach

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