Interim Assistant Company Secretary - Governance & Board Support

Major, Lindsey & Africa; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Major, Lindsey & Africa is assisting a globally recognised technology and digital transformation business in London to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary on a 6-month interim fixed-term contract. The role supports the Deputy Company Secretary and the governance team across an international group structure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining statutory registers, board support, entity administration, and governance project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in Company Secretariat, Governance or Legal teams.
• Good knowledge of UK Companies Act and governance best practice.
• Experience supporting boards and committees in a corporate environment.
• Able to engage with senior stakeholders confidently.
• Excellent organisational and communicational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain statutory registers, company records and filings.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and board packs; minute-taking and tracking actions.
• Administer UK and international group entities and entity records.
• Monitor regulatory deadlines and governance requirements.
• Manage governance documents and ensure accessibility.
• Support corporate transactions including director changes and share allotments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal communication

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

CGIUKI/Chartered governance qualification

Tools

Diligent Entities

Job description

Major, Lindsey & Africa is assisting a globally recognised technology and digital transformation business in London to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary on a 6-month interim fixed-term contract. The role supports the Deputy Company Secretary and the governance team across an international group structure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining statutory registers, board support, entity administration, and governance project delivery.