Assistant Company Secretary

Executive Network Group; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10%

Job summary

Executive Network Group is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary in Nantwich to support the Company Secretary and executive leadership in governance, regulatory compliance, and statutory filings. The role involves board and committee operations, entity management, and contributing to governance process improvements.

You will interact with senior stakeholders across the business, coordinate share schemes, and manage insurance timelines during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business, or Governance with ICSA/CGI (or working towards).
• Experience in a company secretarial, legal, or governance role.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and corporate law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas, collate board papers, take minutes for Board, Audit, Risk, and Remuneration Committees.
• Maintain statutory registers, file documents with Companies House, and ensure compliance.
• Support group entity administration and maintain corporate structure charts.
• Act as liaison with CFO, Directors, auditors, and legal counsel.
• Contribute to governance process improvements and leverage digital tools.

Skills

Governance

Board support

Statutory compliance

Entity management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Law or Business

ICSA/CGI qualification

Tools

Governance software

Job description

Assistant Company Secretary

Location: Nantwich

Salary: £70,0000 - £75,000 (depending on experience)

Permanent, Full-time (part-time can be considered)

We are working with a leading global business services organisation to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary. This is a pivotal governance role, supporting the Company Secretary and executive leadership in ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, and best-practice corporate governance.

You will play a key part in board and committee operations, statutory filings, and entity management, while gaining exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Board & Committee Support: Prepare agendas, collate board papers, take minutes, and track action items for Board, Audit, Risk, and Remuneration Committees.
• Statutory Compliance: Maintain statutory registers, file documents with Companies House, and ensure compliance and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Governance & Entity Management: Support group entity administration, maintain corporate structure charts, and assist with entity management systems
• Insurance Renewals: Acts as liaison between insurance brokers and the business; reviews and manages renewal cycles across multiple insurance lines; largely BAU but with busy seasonal periods
• Shareholder Scheme Coordination: Processes issuances and departures under the share scheme; updates regulatory files; notifies relevant parties when participants join or leave;
• Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with the CFO, Company Secretary, Directors, auditors, and legal counsel
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to governance process enhancements and leverage digital tools for efficiency

About You

• Qualifications: Degree in Law, Business, or Governance; ICSA/CGI qualification (or working towards)
• Experience in a company secretarial, legal, or governance role

Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of the Companies Act 2006 and corporate governance principles.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident handling sensitive and price-sensitive information
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities autonomously

What's on Offer

• Salary - £70-75k
• Bonus - 10%