Senior Company Secretary – Governance Lead (Hybrid)

Solid Recruitment; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Health perks

Professional development

Job summary

Solid Recruitment is seeking a Company Secretary in Chichester with hybrid working. You will lead governance across the group, ensuring statutory compliance and robust governance frameworks while acting as a key contact for senior executives.

The role requires CGI/ICSA qualification with extensive company secretary experience, strong minute-taking skills, and excellent stakeholder management. A flexible hybrid model and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• CGI/ICSA qualified governance professional.
• Significant company secretarial experience with boards and committees.
• Strong UK corporate governance knowledge and director duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Group's governance framework and provide guidance to directors.
• Coordinate annual governance calendar, prepare board papers, attend meetings and draft minutes.
• Manage statutory registers, Companies House filings, director appointments/resignations, and entity changes.
• Produce governance reporting and information for Boards and Committees and support regulatory audits.
• Build relationships with directors, auditors, regulators and support director inductions.

Skills

Governance leadership

Board minutes

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

ICSA/CGI qualification

Job description

Solid Recruitment is seeking a Company Secretary in Chichester with hybrid working. You will lead governance across the group, ensuring statutory compliance and robust governance frameworks while acting as a key contact for senior executives.

The role requires CGI/ICSA qualification with extensive company secretary experience, strong minute-taking skills, and excellent stakeholder management. A flexible hybrid model and competitive benefits are offered.