Assistant Company Secretary

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Portsmouth seeks an Assistant Company Secretary on a maternity contract, supporting key governance functions. Responsibilities include attending meetings, ensuring compliance, and providing governance advice. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a desire for a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in governance or company secretarial roles.
• Qualified Company Secretary (desirable).
• Ability to start before August 2025.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Company Secretary by attending meetings.
• Drafting and reviewing minutes and following up on key action points.
• Ensuring statutory compliance by maintaining statutory records.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Communication

Drafting

Job description

Assistant Company Secretary, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client:

SSQ

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Assistant Company Secretary

Maternity contract

Location: Portsmouth

Hybrid working arrangement

Role responsibilities:

1. Supporting the Company Secretary by attending meetings
2. Drafting and reviewing minutes and following up on key action points
3. Providing timely governance advice when required
4. Ensuring statutory compliance by maintaining statutory records and registers for entities
5. Submitting statutory filings to Companies House and other relevant bodies
6. Assisting in the production and approval of the Annual Report and Accounts
7. Maintaining the annual governance and compliance calendar
8. Advising the Chair, Chief Executive, and the Executive Team on company secretarial matters
9. Supporting key projects such as Governance Review and external board evaluation
10. Assisting with AGM and subsidiary company meetings, ensuring procedural compliance
11. Maintaining governing documents and recommending updates as needed

Role requirements:

1. Ability to start before August 2025
2. Qualified Company Secretary (desirable)
3. At least 2 years of experience in governance or company secretarial roles

For more information, please contact Poppy Taylor at [e-mail] or 07534087340.

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom