Manager Governance Services

LJ Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate governance firm in London is looking for a Manager to oversee the office's daily operations and manage a portfolio of clients. You will lead a team of Client Services Administrators, ensuring high standards of corporate governance and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Company Secretary, strong communication skills, and a background in law or corporate services. This role offers professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Company Secretary with a focus on UK structures.
• Proven people management experience.
• Background in a law firm or corporate services provider.
• Knowledge of the UK Companies Act.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the office.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as an authorised signatory.
• Support team development and manage workflows.
• Collaborate with Risk and Compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

CGI UK Graduate, Affiliated or Fellow Member

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manager to join a growing Governance Services team in London.

The role involves overseeing the day-to-day running of the office, managing the take-on and administration of corporate entities, and leading a Client Services Administrator team. You will manage a portfolio of clients, act as a director and authorised signatory for client entities, and ensure high standards of corporate governance, client service and regulatory compliance.

You will also support team development, manage workflows and deadlines, collaborate with Risk and Compliance, and contribute to the ongoing growth and improvement of the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the office, manage the take-on and administration of corporate entities, and lead a Client Services Administrator team.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, act as a director and authorised signatory for client entities, and ensure high standards of corporate governance, client service and regulatory compliance.
• Support team development, manage workflows and deadlines, collaborate with Risk and Compliance, and contribute to the ongoing growth and improvement of the business.
• This role offers exposure to complex work within a collaborative and professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Company Secretary with a focus on UK structures
• Proven people management experience
• CGI UK Graduate, Affiliated or Fellow Member
• Background in a law firm or corporate services provider
• Knowledge of the UK Companies Act
• Strong organisational, communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with the Register of Overseas Entities is desirable but not essential