Governance Assistant: Path to Company Secretary

Gleeds; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a part-qualified or newly qualified Chartered Governance Professional to strengthen corporate governance and company secretarial services across the Gleeds group. You will help maintain statutory registers, ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to the adoption of good governance practices.

This role provides a clear path toward becoming a Company Secretary, Governance Manager or Deputy Company Secretary within a global professional services organisation.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified Chartered Governance Professional (CGP) through The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (formerly ICSA).
• Understanding of UK company law and governance principles.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the governance framework across UK and international entities.
• Maintain statutory registers, company records and governance databases.
• Prepare regulatory filings, monitor deadlines and support annual compliance.
• Assist with governance reporting, audits and Board activities.
• Support incorporations, dissolutions, restructurings and subsidiary management.
• Coordinate execution and signing of governance documents.
• Support insurance renewals and related compliance requirements.
• Manage UK driver compliance, property rates, ICO registrations, RICS renewals and Trade Mark renewals.
• Support office leases, contracts, warranties and related administration.
• Liaise with directors, senior leaders, advisers and regulatory bodies.
• Provide governance support and guidance to stakeholders.
• Support governance training, annual calendars and meeting programmes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Education

CGP status with The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (formerly ICSA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gleeds is seeking a part-qualified or newly qualified Chartered Governance Professional to strengthen corporate governance and company secretarial services across the Gleeds group. You will help maintain statutory registers, ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to the adoption of good governance practices.

This role provides a clear path toward becoming a Company Secretary, Governance Manager or Deputy Company Secretary within a global professional services organisation.