Assistant Company Secretary- Interim

LAW Absolute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FTSE-listed organisation is in search of an Assistant Company Secretary for a 12-month contract. This role requires managing a portfolio of approximately 30 UK subsidiaries and overseeing board logistics. Ideal candidates will have qualifications from the Chartered Governance Institute and experience in statutory compliance. The position offers hybrid working, requiring three days in the London office weekly and promises a dynamic environment in governance activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified governance professional with a background in company secretarial roles.
• Experience in managing UK subsidiary governance and statutory compliance.
• Familiarity with UK Market Abuse Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of about 30 active UK subsidiaries and oversee board meeting logistics.
• Coordinate agendas, papers, and completion of statutory accounts.
• Support compliance with UK Market Abuse Regulation and maintain insider records.
• Assist in preparing for the Annual General Meeting.

Skills

Chartered Governance Institute qualification

UK company secretarial experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Job description

A leading FTSE-listed organisation is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to support both subsidiary and PLC-level governance on a 12-month contract.

Hybrid working, requires three days per week in the London office, with two days from home.

This position is well suited to a qualified governance professional who can confidently manage a portfolio of UK entities, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to key listed-company governance activities.

The Role:

• Manage a portfolio of c.30 active UK subsidiaries, acting as company secretary and overseeing all board meeting logistics and statutory requirements
• Coordinate board agendas, papers, and formalities, ensuring timely completion of the statutory accounts process
• Provide support on UK Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) compliance, including maintaining insider records and conducting periodic documentation reviews
• Assist with preparation for the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, including allocated workstreams, procedural documents and voting guidance

Ideal Candidate:

• Chartered Governance Institute qualified (or qualified by experience) with solid UK company secretarial experience.
• Strong background in UK subsidiary governance, statutory compliance and board administration
• Familiarity with MAR requirements and listed-company processes
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Confident communicator with a proactive, professional approach

To register an interest, please send through your updated CV to [e-mail]

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