Governance & Board Support Assistant (Fixed-Term)

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Company Secretary to join our client in Newcastle on a 15 month fixed term contract basis.

You'll work closely with the Company Secretary and a small, collaborative team, taking ownership of a broad range of Company Secretarial and governance activities and will benefit from a comprehensive handover with the current roleholder.

Expected start date is December/January, however, interviews will begin in September.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Company Secretarial, governance or similar role.
• Experience supporting Boards and/or committees.
• Knowledge of Companies House requirements and statutory filings.
• Experience in regulated, listed or financial services environment is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with delivery against tight deadlines.
• Experience with legal entity management, governance or board-management systems.
• MS Office/SharePoint skills; interest in using AI to improve processes.
• ACIS, FCIS, CGI/ICSA qualification or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating Board and committee meetings end to end, including agendas, papers, meeting logistics, minutes and actions.
• Supporting the Company Secretary with governance, statutory and regulatory matters.
• Taking ownership of administration and coordination of selected committees.
• Ensuring Companies House filings and other statutory requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintaining and developing legal entity and governance records and systems.
• Administering governance and board-management tools.
• Supporting and improving SharePoint and other digital processes within the function.
• Using AI and technology to identify opportunities to streamline and improve ways of working.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, Board members and committee members.

Skills

Company Secretarial experience

Board support

Companies House knowledge

Regulated/FS environment

Attention to detail

Entity governance systems

MS Office/SharePoint

ACIS/FCIS/CGI/ICSA qualification

Education

ACIS/FCIS/CGI/ICSA qualification or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Company Secretary to join our client in Newcastle on a 15 month fixed term contract basis.

You'll work closely with the Company Secretary and a small, collaborative team, taking ownership of a broad range of Company Secretarial and governance activities and will benefit from a comprehensive handover with the current roleholder.

Expected start date is December/January, however, interviews will begin in September.