Company Secretary

Solid Recruitment; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Health perks

Professional development

Job summary

Solid Recruitment is seeking a Company Secretary in Chichester with hybrid working. You will lead governance across the group, ensuring statutory compliance and robust governance frameworks while acting as a key contact for senior executives.

The role requires CGI/ICSA qualification with extensive company secretary experience, strong minute-taking skills, and excellent stakeholder management. A flexible hybrid model and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• CGI/ICSA qualified governance professional.
• Significant company secretarial experience with boards and committees.
• Strong UK corporate governance knowledge and director duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Group's governance framework and provide guidance to directors.
• Coordinate annual governance calendar, prepare board papers, attend meetings and draft minutes.
• Manage statutory registers, Companies House filings, director appointments/resignations, and entity changes.
• Produce governance reporting and information for Boards and Committees and support regulatory audits.
• Build relationships with directors, auditors, regulators and support director inductions.

Skills

Governance leadership

Board minutes

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

ICSA/CGI qualification

Job description

Job Title: Company Secretary

Location: Chichester, West Sussex (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role of the Company Secretary

Are you a CGI/ICSA qualified governance professional seeking a high-visibility leadership role within a well-established organisation?

My client is seeking an experienced Company Secretary to lead the delivery of company secretarial and governance services across the Group. Based in Chichester with a flexible hybrid working arrangement, this position acts as a key point of contact for directors and senior executives, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and maintaining robust corporate governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance: Maintain and develop the Group's governance framework, providing expert guidance to directors on responsibilities, governance obligations, and best practice.
• Board & Committee Support: Manage the annual governance calendar, coordinate meeting schedules, oversee the preparation and distribution of board papers, attend meetings, and draft high-quality minutes and action logs.
• Statutory Compliance & Entity Management: Ensure all statutory registers and corporate records are accurately maintained, managing Companies House filings, director appointments/resignations, and corporate structure changes.
• Governance Reporting & Administration: Produce governance reporting and management information for Boards and Committees, coordinate KYC/due diligence requests, and support regulatory reviews and audits.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with directors, committee members, external auditors, and regulators while supporting director inductions and ongoing governance development.

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualifications: CGI / ICSA qualified (or equivalent professional governance qualification).
  • Experience: Significant company secretarial experience with a proven track record of supporting Boards and Committees.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK corporate governance requirements, director duties, statutory filings, and entity management.
  • Key Skills: Exceptional written communication and minute-taking skills, strong stakeholder management capabilities, high discretion, and meticulous attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Background within regulated financial services.
• Experience supporting complex group structures, offshore entities, or Jersey governance requirements.

What My Client Offers

• Competitive Compensation: Salary up to £80,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Flexible Working: Modern hybrid model balancing office collaboration in Chichester with work-from-home flexibility.
• Benefits: An excellent benefits package including a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, health/wellness perks, and continuous professional development support.