Deputy Company Secretary – Global Governance Leader

Domestic & General Group; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave

Training opportunities

Health cash plan

Company pension scheme

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Car leasing scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Domestic & General Group is seeking a Deputy Company Secretary to join the Legal & Company Secretary team in Wimbledon. The role leads the governance framework across multiple markets, advising Boards and senior stakeholders on governance matters and ensuring robust regulatory compliance.

You will manage day-to-day company secretarial activities, support transactions and organisational change, and help maintain governance records and reporting to investors and regulators.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Company Secretariat or governance role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and statutory compliance.
• Experience supporting Boards and senior executives within a complex organisation.
• Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders on governance best practice.
• Experience managing legal entities, corporate records and regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

• Shapes and leads the governance operating model across multiple markets.
• Provide expert advice to Boards and senior stakeholders on governance, entity management and best practice.
• Manage the governance framework across the Group, including delegated authorities, governance policies and board calendars.
• Deliver end-to-end support for Board and Committee meetings, ensuring effective administration and decision-making processes.
• Lead governance workstreams associated with corporate transactions, acquisitions and restructures.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations across entities and maintain corporate records.

Skills

Company Secretariat

Corporate Governance

Governance advisory

Education

CGI qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Domestic & General Group is seeking a Deputy Company Secretary to join the Legal & Company Secretary team in Wimbledon. The role leads the governance framework across multiple markets, advising Boards and senior stakeholders on governance matters and ensuring robust regulatory compliance.

You will manage day-to-day company secretarial activities, support transactions and organisational change, and help maintain governance records and reporting to investors and regulators.