Assistant Company Secretary

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Company Secretary to join our client in Newcastle on a 15 month fixed term contract basis.

You'll work closely with the Company Secretary and a small, collaborative team, taking ownership of a broad range of Company Secretarial and governance activities and will benefit from a comprehensive handover with the current roleholder.

Expected start date is December/January, however, interviews will begin in September.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Company Secretarial, governance or similar role.
• Experience supporting Boards and/or committees.
• Knowledge of Companies House requirements and statutory filings.
• Experience in regulated, listed or financial services environment is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with delivery against tight deadlines.
• Experience with legal entity management, governance or board-management systems.
• MS Office/SharePoint skills; interest in using AI to improve processes.
• ACIS, FCIS, CGI/ICSA qualification or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating Board and committee meetings end to end, including agendas, papers, meeting logistics, minutes and actions.
• Supporting the Company Secretary with governance, statutory and regulatory matters.
• Taking ownership of administration and coordination of selected committees.
• Ensuring Companies House filings and other statutory requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintaining and developing legal entity and governance records and systems.
• Administering governance and board-management tools.
• Supporting and improving SharePoint and other digital processes within the function.
• Using AI and technology to identify opportunities to streamline and improve ways of working.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, Board members and committee members.

Skills

Company Secretarial experience

Board support

Companies House knowledge

Regulated/FS environment

Attention to detail

Entity governance systems

MS Office/SharePoint

ACIS/FCIS/CGI/ICSA qualification

Education

ACIS/FCIS/CGI/ICSA qualification or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description:

We are recruiting for an Assistant Company Secretary to join our client in Newcastle on a 15 month fixed term contract basis.

Working closely with the Company Secretary and a small, collaborative team, you\'ll take ownership of a broad range of Company Secretarial and governance activities and will benefit from a comprehensive handover with the current roleholder.

Expected start date is December/January, however, interviews will begin in September.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience in a Company Secretarial, governance or similar role.
• Experience supporting Boards and/or committees.
• Good knowledge of Companies House requirements and statutory filings.
• Experience working in a regulated, listed or financial services environment is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a track record of delivering accurately against tight deadlines.
• Experience with legal entity management, governance or board-management systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office/SharePoint skills and an interest in using technology and AI to improve processes.
• ACIS, FCIS, CGI/ICSA qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.

Core Responsibilities:

• Coordinating Board and committee meetings from end to end, including agendas, papers, meeting logistics, minutes and actions.
• Supporting the Company Secretary with governance, statutory and regulatory matters.
• Taking ownership of the administration and coordination of selected committees.
• Ensuring Companies House filings and other statutory requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintaining and developing legal entity and governance records and systems.
• Administering governance and board-management tools.
• Supporting and improving SharePoint and other digital processes within the function.
• Using AI and technology to identify opportunities to streamline and improve ways of working.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, Board members and committee members.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.