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Occupation Type
Company secretaries and administrators
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Department: Managing Agency
Location: London or Cheltenham
Compensation: £35,000 - £45,000 / year
Description
The Assistant Company Secretary supports the Company Secretary in ensuring that the company complies with statutory and regulatory requirements. The role involves assisting in corporate governance, secretarial administration, statutory filings, board and committee processes, and maintaining corporate records in line with applicable laws and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Secretarial Support:
Assist in organising and administering meetings of the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and Shareholders.
Prepare and circulate meeting agendas, notices, board papers, and supporting documents.
Draft accurate minutes of board, committee, and general meetings and follow up on action items.
Assist in maintaining statutory registers, records, and minute books.
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
Support the timely filing of statutory returns, forms, and disclosures with regulatory authorities (e.g., Registrar of Companies, stock exchanges, regulators, where applicable).
Corporate Records & Documentation
Maintain and update corporate records, including registers of members, directors, secretaries, charges, and shareholdings.
Assist with incorporation, restructuring, amendments to constitutional documents, and other corporate actions.
Support document management, including scanning, filing, and retrieval of physical and electronic records.
Shareholder & Stakeholder Support
Assist in handling shareholder queries related to corporate information, meetings, and statutory documents.
Liaise with external parties such as auditors, legal advisors, regulators, and service providers under supervision.
Governance & Best Practices
Assist in implementing and maintaining corporate governance policies and procedures.
Support governance audits and internal reviews as required.
Administrative & General Support
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the secretarial team.
Assist with ad hoc projects and assignments related to company secretarial and compliance matters.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Commerce, Corporate Governance, or a related field.
Part-qualified Or Pursuing Professional Company Secretarial Qualifications (where Applicable).
0–2 years of relevant experience in a company secretarial, legal, or compliance role.
Desirable
Prior internship or training in a company secretarial firm or corporate legal department.
Financial Services/Insurance Industry experience highly desirable.
Basic understanding of company law and corporate governance principles.
Skills & Competencies
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a regulatory environment.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Personal Attributes
Professional and ethical approach to work.
Proactive and reliable with a positive attitude.
Ability to work under pressure and meet statutory deadlines.
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
Job Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a minimum 24 days of annual leave (with the option to buy more), you will also get an excellent benefits package, including flexible, hybrid working, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension contributions, and occupational maternity and paternity pay.
You will also have access to company volunteering days, an Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme, an employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings, a generous employee referral scheme, regular sports and social events, and free Cheltenham bus travel.
