Assistant Consultant Corporate Governance

Link Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate governance provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Consultant to support governance professionals with duties including meeting support, compliance, and advisory services. This role offers hybrid working, requiring proximity to London or Leeds offices. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to corporate governance. Join a collaborative team that values professional development and offers great benefits including annual leave and health rewards.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus additional paid leave options

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and lifestyle rewards

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Paid Leave options

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of UK company law, regulation and best practice.
• Drive to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Assistant Consultant duties in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of work produced.
• Effectively manage work relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Comprehensive understanding of company secretarial profession

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

Creative approach to problem solving

Meticulous attention to detail

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Education

Recognized degree or Masters in Law, Governance, Business or Finance at 2:1 or above

Job description

Overview

In our Corporate Governance team, we know you as an Assistant Consultant, but you may know the role as a Company Secretarial Assistant or a Company Secretarial Trainee, but they all lead to a career as a Company Secretary.

The Assistant Consultant role provides you with an opportunity to work closely with experienced governance professionals in the delivery of a broad range of tasks, including meeting support, statutory and regulatory compliance and corporate governance best practice advice to clients, including London‑listed public companies.

We have the professional development of our team members at the heart of what we do, ensuring they have the knowledge to deliver to our varied client base. We have a supportive team culture that helps identify learning opportunities and encourages improvement. You'll already have the Chartered Secretary / Governance Professional qualification, but if you are part‑qualified, you'll work towards the qualification by receiving relevant work experience and having the opportunity to complete your professional studies.

The Assistant Consultant role is based on a hybrid basis from either our stunning central London office, or our fantastic city centre office in Leeds. You'll need to be within a commutable distance of one of the offices to enable you to spend valuable face‑to‑face time with your colleagues each week.

Our award‑winning MUFG Corporate Governance team, a part of MUFG Corporate Markets, a division of MUFG Pension & Market Services, is one of the largest company secretarial providers in the UK and is well‑known for its expertise in corporate governance advisory services and company secretarial administration.

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in MUFG Pension & Market Services. You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' extra each year
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family. Everything from: Employee Assistance Programme; Discounts on retail and socialising; Travel and technology; cycle2work scheme; A host of gym and fitness subscriptions; Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Appreciate programme: Employee recognition programme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave

What you need

• A demonstrable, comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the company secretarial profession and corporate governance, with an understanding of the basic principles of UK company law, regulation and best practice
• The drive and desire to work within a dynamic, fast‑paced team environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients and colleagues at all levels, preferably gained in a client or customer facing environment
• A creative approach to problem solving, with an innate ability to remain calm under pressure and in changing circumstances
• Meticulous attention to detail, with excellent organisational and project management skills
• A proactive and flexible approach to your workload with the ability to plan, organise and handle conflicting deadlines
• A recognised degree or Masters, preferably in Law, Governance, Business or Finance at a 2:1 or above
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

It would be nice to have

• A CGI (Chartered Governance Institute) qualification or be a part‑qualified Company Secretary, with demonstrable experience working in a company secretarial role in the UK, ideally within a professional services environment
• Commercial and business awareness, with experience within or an understanding of a UK professional services environment and the drive and desire to contribute to a growing business

Day to Day, your key responsibilities will be to:

• Carry out your Assistant Consultant duties in a professional manner, in accordance with the policies, procedures, legal and regulatory expectations, drawing on the support of the team when required
• Develop and maintain an understanding of any relevant legal and regulatory requirements whilst undertaking all required technical training to apply to the job role
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of the work you produce
• Effectively build and manage work relationships with colleagues and engage with clients and intermediaries
• As your career grows and you work towards becoming a Consultant, you may be involved in:
  • Providing support to private and listed company Boards and Committees as a Consultant, which will include attendance at meetings in a minute taking and advisory capacity
  • Ensuring compliance with all Stock Exchange requirements, including listing, statutory and regulatory requirements, Stock Market announcements and compliance with Market Abuse Regulations (MAR)
  • Maintaining corporate registers, Director details and records for client entities from a regulatory, statutory governance reporting requirements perspective
  • Preparing, coordinating and releasing regulatory announcements on behalf of client companies using a range of RIS portals
  • Drafting and reviewing the non-financial section of Annual Reports and Accounts, preparing and filing relevant statutory submissions and returns on behalf of clients
• The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time‑to‑time based on business needs.

About Us

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets - safely, securely and responsibly.

Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose‑built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.

A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

About the Team

Our MUFG Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, employee share plans, and digital and print communications. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions. We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe.

Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology division.

MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.