Assistant Company Secretary - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Assistant Company Secretary (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: North West England (Office-based with some flexibility)

Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Start Date: September

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Company Secretary to join a well-established, growing organisation and support its in-house Governance and Legal function.

Working within a collaborative team of governance, compliance and legal professionals, you will gain broad exposure to company secretarial and corporate governance matters across a diverse group of entities. This position would suit an individual looking to further develop their company secretarial career within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining statutory registers and corporate records across a portfolio of entities.
• Ensuring corporate information and documentation are accurately maintained and updated within governance systems.
• Preparing and submitting statutory filings and compliance documentation.
• Supporting the administration of board and committee meetings, including preparation of meeting packs and related documentation.
• Assisting with corporate governance projects and the ongoing development of governance frameworks.
• Supporting compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions and liaising with external advisers where required.
• Responding to due diligence, compliance and corporate information requests.
• Providing administrative support in relation to share-related transactions and corporate actions.
• Assisting with wider governance and company secretarial activities as required.

Candidate Profile

• Part-qualified or fully qualified governance professional (or equivalent) with at least two years of relevant company secretarial experience.
• Strong understanding of UK company law and corporate governance requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with entity management or governance software would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn.
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively and work independently when required.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Health and wellbeing support programmes.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

About the Organisation

Our client is a large and growing international organisation operating across a range of technical, professional and consulting disciplines. The business is committed to delivering innovative solutions, investing in its people and maintaining high standards of corporate governance and compliance.

The organisation promotes an inclusive and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their careers, contribute new ideas and achieve their professional goals. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.