Assistant Company Secretary — Governance & Board Support

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment company is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to support Boards and Committees in best-practice governance and compliance. This entry-level role involves acting as Committee Secretary and providing governance advice. Ideal candidates will have experience in a governance team, strong knowledge of Companies Act requirements, and excellent drafting skills. Based in London, this is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience within a company secretarial or governance team in a regulated or multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of Companies Act requirements, entity management systems, and board/committee administration.
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as Committee Secretary — preparing agendas, drafting minutes, coordinating actions, and managing papers via Diligent Boards.
• Provide governance and compliance advice to support decision-making and high-quality board reporting.
• Manage Diligent Entities and Companies House filings.
• Maintain Power of Attorney and authorised signatory records.

Job description

A legal recruitment company is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to support Boards and Committees in best-practice governance and compliance. This entry-level role involves acting as Committee Secretary and providing governance advice. Ideal candidates will have experience in a governance team, strong knowledge of Companies Act requirements, and excellent drafting skills. Based in London, this is a full-time position.