Assistant Company Secretary

Taylor Root; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Free regional transport for employee and immediate family

Job summary

An established organisation in the passenger transport sector is seeking a highly organised individual to join as Company Secretarial Assistant. This role supports legal and governance functions, ensuring compliance with corporate obligations and contributing to the governance framework. Responsibilities include coordinating board support and maintaining statutory records. The ideal candidate has experience in a company secretariat and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a company secretariat team.
• Advocate of good governance and best practices.
• Collaborative and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with the Companies Act.
• Assist in preparing governance content for annual reports.
• Coordinate board support, compile and distribute board packs.

Skills

Knowledge of the Companies Act

Analytical skills

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong verbal communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) qualification

Tools

Governance platforms (e.g. Diligent Boards)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Company Secretarial Assistant

Location: North East England

Contract Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

An established organisation in the passenger transport sector is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused individual to join as Company Secretarial Assistant. This role supports the legal and governance functions, ensuring compliance with corporate obligations and contributing to the smooth running of the governance framework.

Employer: Taylor Root – Recruiting legal talent for permanent or interim solutions with in-house legal teams across the UK

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with the Companies Act and related UK legislation, including statutory filings and director changes
• Assist in preparing governance content for annual reports (e.g. Section 172 statements, Wates statements)
• Coordinate board and committee support, compile and distribute board packs, and take minutes
• Maintain statutory registers and records for UK legal entities
• Provide company secretarial input on corporate projects and assist with execution and KYC requests
• Support treasury approvals related to collateral documentation
• Monitor developments in UK company law and governance best practice

Requirements

• Experience in a company secretariat team with knowledge of the Companies Act and UK governance
• Advocate of good governance and board/entity management best practices
• Ability to build relationships across functions and jurisdictions
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and professionalism
• High integrity and discretion with sensitive information
• Collaborative and proactive approach
• Familiarity with governance platforms (e.g. Diligent Boards) desirable
• Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) qualification preferred or in progress
• Life assurance and access to medical professionals
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with purchase options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts and cashback via online reward gateway
• Participation in employee experience and inclusion forums
• Free regional transport for employee and immediate family (T&Cs apply)