Senior Corporate Secretarial Manager

Gen II; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gen II (UK) Southampton is seeking a senior Corporate Secretarial Manager to lead and develop a professional service team for a diverse client base. You will oversee complex documentation, board governance, and regulatory filings across jurisdictions while mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements.

The role is based in Southampton with a hybrid working pattern, requiring strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and client‑facing governance expertise to ensure high‑quality,

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ relevant industry experience
• A relevant professional qualification e.g. Associate member of the Chartered Governance Institute, STEP etc.
• Comprehensive and detailed understanding and knowledge of the local finance industry, legislation, and regulatory requirements in which we operate

Responsibilities

• Mentor and Manage Corporate Administration Teams: provide leadership, mentorship and deliverables quality.
• Review and Approve Deliverables from Junior Staff: ensure accuracy and compliance of documents.
• Oversee and Draft Complex Documentation: supervise minutes, agreements and resolutions for multi‑jurisdictional client portfolios.
• Manage Client Portfolio Management: supervise administrative and legal formalities for client portfolios and liaise with relationship managers.
• Organise and Oversee High‑Level Meetings: coordinate board and general meetings and prepare minutes and related documents.
• Manage Document Execution and Deadlines: coordinate signatures and filings within deadlines; ensure compliance.
• Ensure Compliance with Legal Requirements: manage filings with Registrar of Companies and monitor regulatory changes.
• Provide Client Support: act as the client portfolio contact for governance matters.
• Support Client Governance Frameworks: contribute to governance calendars and board pack preparation.
• Manage High‑Level Administrative Tasks: oversee filings, submissions and ISAE 3402 readiness.
• Drive Process Improvements: identify efficiency opportunities within the corporate secretarial team.
• Manage team KPIs: monitor SLAs and KPIs; act as ‘B’ authorised signatory.

Job description

Gen II (UK) Southampton is seeking a senior Corporate Secretarial Manager to lead and develop a professional service team for a diverse client base. You will oversee complex documentation, board governance, and regulatory filings across jurisdictions while mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements.

The role is based in Southampton with a hybrid working pattern, requiring strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and client‑facing governance expertise to ensure high‑quality,