Junior Company Secretary

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to support governance and compliance for its Boards and Committees. The ideal candidate will have experience in a regulated environment, strong knowledge of Companies Act requirements, and excellent drafting skills. This role offers an opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders and ensure best-practice governance across a complex structure.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated or multi-entity environment.
• Knowledge of entity management systems and governance.

Responsibilities

• Act as Committee Secretary — preparing agendas and managing papers.
• Provide governance and compliance advice to support decision-making.
• Manage Diligent Entities and filing requirements.

Skills

Experience within a company secretarial or governance team

Strong knowledge of Companies Act requirements

Excellent drafting skills

Attention to detail

Confidence engaging at senior levels

Job description

We’re working with a major UK investment and pensions organisation seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to support its Boards and Committees in delivering best-practice governance and compliance.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the organisation meets its statutory, legal, and internal governance obligations, working closely with senior stakeholders across a complex, regulated structure.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as Committee Secretary — preparing agendas, drafting minutes, coordinating actions, and managing papers via Diligent Boards.
• Provide governance and compliance advice, supporting effective decision-making and high-quality board reporting.
• Manage Diligent Entities and Companies House filings, including confirmation statements, accounts, and director changes.
• Maintain Power of Attorney and authorised signatory records, and assist with the Trustee election and appointment process.

Ideal profile:

• Experience within a company secretarial or governance team, ideally in a regulated or multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of Companies Act requirements, entity management systems, and board/committee administration.
• Excellent drafting skills, attention to detail, and confidence engaging at senior levels.