Strategic Company Secretarial Associate

Major, Lindsey & Africa; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Major, Lindsey & Africa is recruiting a Company Secretarial Assistant to join a busy Company Secretariat team in the UK. This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, board and committee processes, and governance activities within a complex group structure.

You will support a high-quality governance framework, working closely with the Deputy Company Secretary and key business stakeholders from day one, taking on responsibilities beyond routine administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Company Secretariat or legal team environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK Companies Act and corporate governance requirements.
• Experience supporting board and committee processes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining statutory registers and corporate records in compliance with the UK Companies Act.
• Managing Companies House filings and regulatory obligations.
• Supporting board and committee meetings, including agendas, board packs and minute-taking.
• Monitoring governance and compliance deadlines.
• Supporting corporate transactions, entity management and group structure administration.
• Assisting with share/equity incentive programmes.
• Liaising with senior stakeholders, legal advisers, auditors and other external partners.
• Identifying opportunities to improve governance processes and systems.

Skills

Company Secretariat experience

UK Companies Act knowledge

Board/Committee processes

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree

CGIUKI qualification

Job description

Major, Lindsey & Africa is recruiting a Company Secretarial Assistant to join a busy Company Secretariat team in the UK. This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, board and committee processes, and governance activities within a complex group structure.

You will support a high-quality governance framework, working closely with the Deputy Company Secretary and key business stakeholders from day one, taking on responsibilities beyond routine administration.