Governance Assistant: Corporate Secretarial Support (Hybrid)

Polo; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom seeks an Assistant Company Secretary to support corporate governance and compliance. The successful candidate will assist with board meetings, statutory filings, and maintain corporate records. The ideal applicant holds a relevant Bachelor's degree and has 0-2 years of experience in a related role. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and an excellent benefits package, including private health insurance and flexible leave options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Occupational maternity and paternity pay

Company volunteering days

EV leasing scheme

Employee assistance programme

Employee referral scheme

Regular sports and social events

Free Cheltenham bus travel

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant experience in a company secretarial, legal, or compliance role.
• Prior internship or training in a company secretarial firm or corporate legal department is desirable.
• Basic understanding of company law and corporate governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organising and administering meetings of the Board of Directors.
• Support timely filing of statutory returns and disclosures.
• Maintain and update corporate records and documentation.
• Assist in handling shareholder queries.
• Implement corporate governance policies and procedures.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the secretarial team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field

Part-qualified or pursuing professional company secretarial qualifications

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom seeks an Assistant Company Secretary to support corporate governance and compliance. The successful candidate will assist with board meetings, statutory filings, and maintain corporate records. The ideal applicant holds a relevant Bachelor's degree and has 0-2 years of experience in a related role. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and an excellent benefits package, including private health insurance and flexible leave options.