Governance Assistant - Company Secretarial

First Central Services UK Ltd

Haywards Heath

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

1st Central is recruiting an experienced Assistant Company Secretary to join our Corporate Governance team. Based in Haywards Heath with flexible home/office options, you will support the Group Company Secretary and lead governance workstreams across Board, Committee and Executive levels.

You will bring strong knowledge of company law, governance, and statutory filings, with meticulous minute writing and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of company law, statutory compliance and governance.
Excellent minute-writing and drafting skills for governance records.
Experience supporting Board, Committee and senior executives in regulated environments.
Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and advisers.
Knowledge of Companies Act 2006 and UK governance best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end company secretarial support for Board, Committee and Executive meetings.
Prepare minutes, agendas, papers and action logs; ensure timely delivery.
Maintain statutory and group entity information in Co-Sec systems and related records.
Coordinate responses to audit, regulatory and due diligence requests with internal/external stakeholders.
Develop, implement and review governance policies, templates and procedures.
Support in governance projects and Board effectiveness activities.