Governance & Board Support (12-month FTC)

CFC Underwriting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFC Underwriting is seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary for a 12‑month FTC in London. You will support board and committee activity, manage statutory records, and ensure governance processes run smoothly across UK and overseas entities.

You’ll work closely with the Company Secretary and senior stakeholders, handling sensitive information with good judgement and a practical, organised approach. This role offers broad exposure and visibility within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a company secretarial, governance, legal operations or board support role.
• Solid working knowledge of UK company law, statutory filings and governance best practice.
• Ability to manage board and committee support with papers, minutes and deadlines.
• Comfort working with board portals or entity management systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver company secretarial services across the Group with the Company Secretary and Deputy Company Secretary.
• Support board and committee meetings from planning through follow-up, including agendas, papers, minutes and actions.
• Maintain statutory books, entity records and filings, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information.
• Manage governance requirements for overseas entities, liaising with local teams and external providers.
• Contribute to projects and governance initiatives beyond day-to-day administration.
• Assist with employee share scheme administration.
• Suggest improvements using systems, technology and AI to simplify governance processes.

Skills

Company secretarial

Governance

Board support

Statutory filings

Entity management systems

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Tools

Diligent Boards

Diligent Entities

Job description

CFC Underwriting is seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary for a 12‑month FTC in London. You will support board and committee activity, manage statutory records, and ensure governance processes run smoothly across UK and overseas entities.

You’ll work closely with the Company Secretary and senior stakeholders, handling sensitive information with good judgement and a practical, organised approach. This role offers broad exposure and visibility within a growing business.