Governance & Company Secretarial Associate

Major, Lindsey & Africa; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Major, Lindsey & Africa partners with a client to recruit a Company Secretarial Assistant into an established Secretariat team. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, board and committee processes, and governance activities within a complex group structure.

The successful candidate will support governance delivery, liaise with the Deputy Company Secretary and external partners, and develop core secretarial skills, with progression toward Chartered Secretary status or CGIUKI

Qualifications

• Experience in a Company Secretariat or legal team environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK Companies Act and corporate governance requirements.
• Experience supporting board and committee processes.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining statutory registers and corporate records under UK law.
• Managing Companies House filings and regulatory obligations.
• Supporting board and committee meetings, including agendas and minute-taking.
• Monitoring governance deadlines and compliance timelines.
• Assisting with entity management and group structure administration.
• Liaising with senior stakeholders, lawyers, auditors and external partners.
• Identifying opportunities to improve governance processes and systems.
• Support with share/equity incentive programmes.

Skills

Company Secretarial experience

Governance knowledge

Board/Committee support

Stakeholder management

Independent, proactive work

Education

Law degree

CGIUKI qualification

Chartered Secretary studies

Job description

Major, Lindsey & Africa partners with a client to recruit a Company Secretarial Assistant into an established Secretariat team. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, board and committee processes, and governance activities within a complex group structure.

The successful candidate will support governance delivery, liaise with the Deputy Company Secretary and external partners, and develop core secretarial skills, with progression toward Chartered Secretary status or CGIUKI