Corporate Governance Assistant Manager

Flat Fee Recruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Canterbury is seeking a Corporate Governance Assistant Manager to support corporate law and compliance services. The role involves managing company secretarial services and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will hold a CGI qualification and have strong corporate administration knowledge. This full-time position promotes professional growth and offers a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate law, governance, or compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities confidently.
• Detail-oriented and motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Arrange formation of companies and LLPs.
• Maintain accurate statutory records.
• Prepare filings to Companies House.
• Support junior team members.

Skills

Corporate administration knowledge

Compliance knowledge

MS Office skills

Communication

Organisation

Multitasking

Education

CGI qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Diligent Entities

Job description

Join a leading professional services firm as a

Corporate Governance Assistant Manager

• an exciting opportunity to develop your career in corporate law, compliance, and company secretarial services!

Canterbury, CT1

Full time, Monday – Friday (9am – 5 : 30pm)

Competitive salary

Please Note : Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a respected and growing professional services firm providing expert corporate governance, company secretarial, and compliance support to a diverse portfolio of clients, including corporate entities and LLPs. Their dedicated team is known for delivering high-quality, efficient, and compliant services that support the smooth running of businesses of all sizes.

The Role

This is not an administrative position - it is a highly professional opportunity suited to an individual with solid experience in corporate law, governance, or compliance who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange formation of companies and LLPs
• Assist with company reorganisations and structural changes
• Maintain accurate statutory records
• Prepare and submit Confirmation Statements and filings to Companies House
• Draft minutes, resolutions, and correspondence
• Conduct Companies House searches
• Manage day‑to‑day company secretarial services, including officer changes, registered address updates and accounting reference date amendments
• Support and mentor junior team members, ensuring high standards and regulatory compliance

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities to take on leadership and mentoring responsibilities

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a motivated and detail‑driven professional, eager to take on responsibility and contribute to the success of a thriving governance department. About you :

• Be CGI qualified (or equivalent) with previous relevant experience
• Possess strong corporate administration and compliance knowledge
• Have good working knowledge of MS Office and preferably Diligent Entities
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation, and multitasking skills
• Be confident working with senior stakeholders and managing multiple priorities
• Show initiative and problem‑solving ability
• Work with flexibility, discretion, and a professional approach

How to apply for the role

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click ‘apply’ today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary, Corporate Governance Officer, Compliance Manager, Legal Executive, Corporate Law Associate, Governance Analyst, Secretariat Advisor, Company Formation Specialist, Corporate Compliance Officer