Company Secretary / Executive Assistant

Lofthouse Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in England is seeking an experienced Company Secretary / Executive Assistant for a key role that combines governance duties and executive support. Responsibilities include managing statutory duties, coordinating board meetings, and supporting the CEO directly. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, with a preference for experience in a creative or design-driven environment. The position offers a salary up to £80,000, a profit share, and a supportive working environment with hybrid options.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Supportive culture focused on well-being

Qualifications

• Experience as a registered Company Secretary.
• Proficiency in managing board meetings and producing minutes.
• Able to build positive relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory Company Secretary duties.
• Prepare agendas and coordinate meetings.
• Provide high-quality support to the CEO.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Statutory governance experience

Stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

Job description

Company Secretary / Executive Assistant | Hybrid | London

Salary up to £80,000 plus profit share

Hybrid working with two days from home

Are you looking for a role where you can combine senior governance responsibility with close partnership to an inspiring CEO?

Do you want to join one of the most respected architectural practices in the world?

Are you ready to play a central role in shaping best practice in a growing and creative environment?

Lofthouse Group is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading AJ100 architectural practice with more than three hundred staff. Our client is recognised globally for design excellence, innovation and a people first culture. They are known for looking after their staff, offering flexibility and creating a supportive place to grow and develop.

They are now seeking an experienced Company Secretary / Executive Assistant to join the business in a crucial role that blends governance expertise with executive level support.

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who has previously acted as the registered Company Secretary for a private company on Companies House. You will:

• Manage all statutory Company Secretary duties


• Prepare agendas, produce accurate minutes and coordinate board and committee meetings


• Ensure full compliance with governance and statutory requirements


• Work closely with senior leaders, building trusted relationships across the practice


• Act as Executive Assistant to the CEO, providing high quality organisational and administrative support


• Contribute to shaping and improving best practice as the company continues to grow

A strong preference will be given to candidates who have experience working within an architectural practice, a design studio or a closely related creative or design driven environment.

About you

This role will suit someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail


• Experienced in statutory governance, board meeting support and company secretarial activity


• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and able to build positive relationships


• An effective communicator with strong people skills


• Motivated by the chance to make a meaningful impact in a respected and growing practice


• Familiar with or connected to the architectural or design world

What they offer

• Hybrid working with two days each week from home


• Enhanced pension scheme


• Very generous holiday allowance


• Salary up to £80,000 plus profit share


• A supportive culture focused on staff well being, development and flexibility


• The chance to join a world class architectural practice with an outstanding reputation

If you are an experienced Company Secretary with strong EA capability and want to join a creative, forward thinking and globally recognised practice, we would love to hear from you.

Apply via Linkedin or email Ryan - [e-mail] including job reference '10512 - CoSec/EA' in the subject of the email