Governance & Board Support Specialist

Middlemore; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlemore is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary on a permanent basis in the United Kingdom. The role supports the Company Secretary and executives in regulatory compliance and governance, with ownership of board and committee operations, statutory filings, and entity management.

You will liaise with CFO, directors, auditors and legal counsel, contribute to process improvements, and ensure accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business, or Governance is required or desirable.
• ICSA/CGI qualification or progress is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Board & Committee Support: Prepare agendas, collate board papers, take minutes, and track actions for Board, Audit, Risk, and Remuneration Committees.
• Statutory Compliance: Maintain statutory registers, file documents with Companies House, ensure regulatory compliance.
• Governance & Entity Management: Support entity administration, maintain corporate structure charts, assist with entity management systems.
• Insurance Renewals: Liaise between insurance brokers and the business; manage renewal cycles across multiple lines.
• Shareholder Scheme Coordination: Process issuances and departures; update regulatory files; notify participants.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Work with CFO, Company Secretary, Directors, auditors, and legal counsel.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to governance process enhancements and leverage digital tools for efficiency.

Skills

Board & Committee Support

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Degree in Law, Business or Governance

ICSA/CGI qualification or progress

Job description

Middlemore is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary on a permanent basis in the United Kingdom. The role supports the Company Secretary and executives in regulatory compliance and governance, with ownership of board and committee operations, statutory filings, and entity management.

You will liaise with CFO, directors, auditors and legal counsel, contribute to process improvements, and ensure accurate record-keeping.