Junior Company Secretary Assistant - Governance & Compliance

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor James Resourcing is recruiting an Asst Company Secretary for a permanent, office-based role in the City of London. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years’ experience, CGI qualification or be partly qualified, and solid knowledge of the Companies Act and UK Corporate Governance Code.

The role provides support to the Group Secretariat, assisting with UK subsidiary compliance, entity data maintenance in Diligent, board/committee administration, and year-end activities, including AGMs and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Companies Act and UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Experience supporting secretarial functions in listed or FTSE companies.
• Strong written and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with statutory compliance for UK subsidiaries and Companies House filings.
• Maintain global entity data in Diligent Entities and support group structure charts.
• Prepare corporate resolutions, powers of attorney, and notarial/apostille arrangements.
• Support PLC boards and committees using Diligent Boards.
• Contribute to year-end processes and annual report activities.
• Help organise AGMs and other general meetings.
• Assist with stock exchange announcements and share plan administration.
• Liaise with registrars and brokers on shareholder matters.
• Handle ad hoc queries from group companies.

Skills

MS Office

Diligent Entities

Diligent Boards

Companies Act knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

CGI qualification

Tools

Diligent Platforms

Job description

Taylor James Resourcing is recruiting an Asst Company Secretary for a permanent, office-based role in the City of London. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years’ experience, CGI qualification or be partly qualified, and solid knowledge of the Companies Act and UK Corporate Governance Code.

The role provides support to the Group Secretariat, assisting with UK subsidiary compliance, entity data maintenance in Diligent, board/committee administration, and year-end activities, including AGMs and