Company Secretarial Assistant

Rac Motoring Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motoring services provider in the UK is seeking a Company Secretary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support governance processes across the Group. You will provide day-to-day company secretarial support, maintain accurate statutory records, and assist with corporate transactions. Ideal candidates will have experience in governance, strong organizational skills, and confidence in stakeholder communication. This role offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits aimed at supporting work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and share scheme

Free RAC breakdown service

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with matched contributions

24/7 confidential support service

Exclusive discount portal

Qualifications

• Experience in a company secretarial, governance or corporate legal environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day company secretarial support.
• Maintain accurate statutory and corporate records.
• Assist with corporate transactions and governance activity.

Skills

Company secretarial experience

Knowledge of UK Companies Act

Organizational skills

Communication with stakeholders

Experience with Microsoft Office

Minute-taking experience

High integrity

Education

Part-qualified via CGI or willingness to study

Tools

Microsoft Office

Diligent or similar platforms

Job description

Overview

This role plays a key part in ensuring that Group and subsidiary entities remain compliant with the Companies Act 2006 and all related regulatory requirements. You will support the maintenance of statutory records, governance processes and corporate transactions across the Group, working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day company secretarial support to the Group Company Secretary.
• Maintain accurate statutory and corporate records, including registers, filings and entity data.
• Support governance processes across Group entities, including board and committee administration.
• Assist with corporate transactions and ad‑hoc governance activity, including documentation and approvals.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external advisers to coordinate papers, actions and deadlines.
• Support year‑end processes, including subsidiary compliance and annual report governance content.

Qualifications

• Experience in a company secretarial, governance or corporate legal environment.
• Working knowledge of the UK Companies Act and statutory compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders in a professional and discreet manner.
• Experience using Microsoft Office; exposure to Diligent or similar platforms.
• Minute‑taking experience and an understanding of board and committee processes.
• A high level of integrity, and sound judgement.
• Part‑qualified via the CGI or a keen willingness to study towards the qualification (full study support provided).

About the Company

For more than 128 years, we've been keeping drivers moving, and today we're trusted by over 15 million members. We are also trusted by our people, with a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating showing that RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.

We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work and we'll be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.

Benefits and Perks

• Earnings That Motivate – enjoy a competitive salary plus automatic enrollment in our 'Owning It Together' Colleague Share Scheme – a unique opportunity to share in RAC's future success and be rewarded for the exceptional work you deliver.
• Tools to Drive Your Future – get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings.
• Time Off That Matters – enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. We also support work‑life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments.
• Financial Security & Perks – pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long‑term.
• Wellbeing That Works for You – our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.
• Extras That Make a Difference – access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you'll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.