COMPANY SECRETARY

We're a company with a proud heritage and ambitious growth plans, and we're recruiting a Company Secretary to provide governance leadership and legal oversight at board level. This is an exciting senior role where you’ll act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and directors, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and supporting strategic decision-making.

T H WHITE is a privately-owned group with a turnover of £160M operating across multiple sites and specialist technical sectors. For nearly two centuries we’ve proudly supported our customers with machinery, equipment, services, and long-term partnerships. This is your chance to help us protect what has been built over generations and to support the next phase of our growth!

Hours

Monday - Friday / 39 hours per week

Key Duties Will Include

Operating across 17 properties and with multiple franchise agreements, this role requires sound commercial judgement and the ability to thrive in a dynamic technical environment. Duties include:

Board, Governance and Compliance

• Maintain statutory registers and manage Companies House filings.
• Prepare and coordinate Board and committee meetings, including agendas, papers, and AGM documentation.
• Take accurate minutes and ensure actions are completed.
• Advise on company law, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support governance frameworks, policies, and the Group risk register.
  
  

Legal and Commercial Support

• Provide legal advice to directors, and senior managers.
• Review, draft, and advise on commercial contracts, leases, and tenancy agreements.
• Manage contractual issues and disputes proactively and professionally.
  
  

Shareholder and Executive Support

• Act as a key link between the Board, shareholders, and external stakeholders.
• Provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Group CEO.

Coordinate senior meetings and manage corporate documentation.

The Ideal Applicant

This position is ideal for an experienced Company Secretary or a legal professional seeking a hands-on, in-house role where they can support growth. Applicants should possess the following:

• Degree in business, law, or accountancy, or alternatively proven experience in a Company Secretary role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and company law.
• Commercial acumen.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal ability.
  
  

Benefits

We value our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels supported and fulfilled. The Company Secretary will receive a senior package, including:

• An executive salary, based on experience
• Company Car / Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Annual pay reviews
• 23.5 days holiday, rising to 26.5 days with service, plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive company pension scheme offering employer contributions of up to 8.5%, with a combined total of 12.5% when you contribute (subject to qualifying period)
• Additional option of joining the ‘salary sacrifice’ smart pension scheme
• Company Life Assurance cover, up to 5 times salary with service
• Employee Share Plan
• Staff discounts on a wide range of products
  
  

T H WHITE is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.