Senior Assistant Company Secretary

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Senior Assistant Company Secretary to enhance governance and compliance within their organization. This pivotal role involves working closely with the Company Secretariat team to provide strategic advice to directors and management while ensuring adherence to regulatory and legal standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of UK corporate law and excellent communication skills, contributing to a culture of long-term relationships and responsible business practices. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and invests in its people, offering a hybrid work environment and generous benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

10X Life Cover

Non-Contributory Pension

Parental Leave - 6 Months Full Pay

28 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• At least five years PQE in a relevant legal or company secretarial role.
• Experience in financial services, ideally with FTSE 350 exposure.

Responsibilities

• Provide full company secretarial support for boards and committees.
• Lead training and induction for new directors and NEDs.

Skills

Corporate Governance

Legal Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Secretary Qualification

Relevant Legal Qualification

Job description

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St. James's Place (SJP) works in partnership to plan, grow, and protect our clients’ financial futures. We deliver personalized, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trust us to manage their money to reach their goals. We provide this service via the Partnership, a network of qualified, expert advisors. We put financial wellbeing and responsible business choices at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the value of diversity and know that diverse teams can help us problem solve and innovate for clients.

We look for people to join SJP to make an impact and to contribute to our culture, which is based around long-term relationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.

Location: London

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

SJP is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join our team. As a leading Wealth Manager, we are committed to delivering invaluable financial advice and services to our clients.

In this role, you will work closely with the Company Secretariat team, providing strategic governance advice and support to Directors and management within the St. James’s Place Group of companies. You will also lead and support key boards and committees, ensuring compliance with governance, regulatory, and legal requirements.

What you'll be doing:

1. Provide full company secretarial and governance support for key boards and committees.
2. Act as a subject matter expert, offering support and advice in a Company Secretarial capacity.
3. Lead training and induction for new directors/NEDs, including preparation for regulatory interviews.
4. Serve as a key contact and relationship manager for Non-executive and Executive Directors and senior stakeholders.
5. Identify and assess new rules and guidelines related to governance and regulatory requirements, communicating impacts effectively.
6. Assist with compliance to legislation, regulations, and governance guidelines, including MAR and the UKLA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and Listing Rules.
7. Manage interactions with the Group’s registrar and other third-party suppliers, leading projects related to Shareholder engagement.
8. Support the development of junior team members.

Who we're looking for:

1. Qualified Chartered Secretary and/or relevant legal qualification/experience with at least five years PQE.
2. Experience within a financial services organizational secretariat, ideally with FTSE 350 experience.
3. Extensive knowledge of UK corporate law, listing regime, FCA/PRA governance requirements, and corporate governance codes.
4. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What's in it for you?

• Private Medical insurance paid for by the company.
• Protection benefits such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness (not applicable to Fixed-Term Contracts).
• Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (up to 15% with length of service) with pension matching.
• Parental leave – 6 months full pay.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days.

*Standard uplift applies in lieu of protection benefits for Fixed-Term Contracts.

Flexible Working

We recognize that everyone works best in different ways and have introduced a hybrid working policy to support flexibility, including part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexible hours. We encourage our people to work in a way that suits their lifestyle—please ask questions and start a conversation!

Research indicates that applicants, especially from underrepresented groups, may hesitate to apply if they do not meet every criterion or have taken extended career breaks. If you believe you are a good fit and can demonstrate transferable experience, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every requirement.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to accessibility and inclusivity. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us.