Company Secretarial Assistant

St. James's Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK wealth management company is looking for a Company Secretarial Assistant in Cirencester. This role involves supporting governance processes, maintaining statutory records, and assisting with corporate documentation. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of UK corporate law and possess excellent organizational skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension and life cover

Private medical/dental insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience with corporate governance frameworks and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of UK corporate law and listing rules.
• Strong research ability and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Company Secretaries in governance matters.
• Draft statutory compliance submissions and maintain corporate records.
• Assist in preparing corporate reports and respond to shareholder queries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Legal knowledge

Education

Legal qualification (preferable)

Job description

Company Secretarial Assistant, Cirencester

Location: Cirencester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 884d9691b795

Job Views: 7

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Associate

Who We Are

People have always been at the heart of St. James’s Place, we value long-term relationships and we are a home for people who care about the future – financially, environmentally and socially. These core values have enabled us to become a leading FTSE 100 Wealth Management company.

The role:

This role is integral in providing proactive support to the Company Secretarial team. You'll be responsible for maintaining statutory records, assisting with corporate filings, and preparing associated documentation.

Utilising relevant knowledge and research capabilities, the role also supports board processes and decision-making for Group companies, especially for Tier 3 companies and below. When new governance and legal requirements arise, the Assistant helps assess impacts and prepares board papers, templates, policies, and procedures.

What you'll be doing:

Group Governance arrangements

• Support Senior and Assistant Company Secretaries in governance support to Tier 2 subsidiary boards and GEC.
• Support governance to subsidiaries below Tier 2, including deputising as needed.
• Research implications of new legislation, regulation, and guidelines, highlighting impacts on SJP.
• Draft first versions of board/committee papers, file notes, and memorandums.
• Support maintenance of the Governance Hub, including updating procedures.
• Triaging governance queries and researching responses.

Corporate Administration

• Draft statutory compliance submissions for Group companies and update corporate records.
• Handle filings with Companies House, FCA submissions, and documentation for liquidations or strike-offs.
• Draft and submit stock exchange announcements.
• Manage Powers of Attorney and maintain related records.

Shareholder/Investor Relations and Support

• Assist in preparing corporate reports and respond to shareholder queries.
• Understand corporate governance and UK legal frameworks, ideally with a legal qualification.
• Develop understanding of company law, listing rules, and governance.
• Conduct research, offer solutions, and seek continuous improvement.
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of scrutinizing complex documents.

Flexible Working

We support flexible work arrangements to suit individual needs, including part-time, remote, and flexible hours. If you believe you're a good fit and have transferable experience, we encourage you to apply regardless of ticking every box.

Why work for us?

Our Rewards

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme.
• Benefits including pension, life cover, PHI, critical illness, private medical/dental insurance, holiday entitlement, and more.