Trainee Company Secretary - Professional Services

One Advisory Limited; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A business consulting firm based in London is seeking Trainee Governance professionals for an entry-level position. Candidates will engage with corporate governance processes, assisting with board meetings, documentation, and compliance tasks. Ideal applicants will have a strong academic background and be proactive learners willing to immerse themselves in the governance landscape. The role offers training, tools, and insight into boardroom operations while earning a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable commitment to a corporate governance career.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a professional office environment.
• Ability to earn the trust of clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare board meeting agendas and digital meeting packs.
• Attend board meetings and produce draft minutes.
• Draft AGM Notices and related documentation.
• Maintain digital statutory books and records.
• Conduct technical research into governance matters.

Skills

Commitment to corporate governance

Experience in a professional office

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Curiosity and proactivity

Education

Minimum 2.1 degree in law, finance, history, English or similar

GCSE English and Mathematics grade 6 or above

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

One Advisory (part of FRP Advisory Group Plc) is seeking two Trainee Governance professionals. You’ll be in the plc boardroom from day one, learning from senior colleagues and gaining insight into how boards operate across a range of markets and sectors. You will be supported with tools, training and study support, and a competitive salary.

Responsibilities

• Preparing board meeting agendas and digital meeting packs
• Attending board meetings and producing draft minutes
• Drafting AGM Notices and related documentation
• Reviewing annual report disclosures against the applicable corporate governance codes
• Maintenance of digital statutory books and records
• Filing statutory and regulatory notifications with the relevant authorities
• Maintenance of Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) records
• Transactions such as IPOs and other corporate events
• Technical research into client queries concerning legal, regulatory and governance matters

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrable commitment to a corporate governance career. Some direct exposure to governance work preferred
• At least six months’ experience in a professional office environment
• Minimum 2.1 degree in law, finance, history, English or other appropriate subject
• GCSE English and Mathematics grade 6 or above
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including formatting in Word
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Exceptional organisational skills
• A curious, proactive approach
• Around Central London office four days a week
• Willingness to grow, share and learn from mistakes
• Ability to earn the trust of your clients and colleagues

Application Process

Think you’ve got what it takes? Please submit your CV together with a covering letter answering the following questions.

• Please outline why you would like to pursue a career in corporate governance.
• How would you describe your communication style? How would you adapt your communication style to different environments and people?
• Describe a time when you have had to work collaboratively in a team to achieve a particular goal and what you learnt from that experience.
• How would you describe your approach to learning new skills? If relevant, outline a time where you had to learn a new competency or skill and how useful this has proven to be in your previous experience.
• Describe a situation where you had to complete a piece of work or a project to a high standard while meeting a strict deadline.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal and Administrative
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services and Professional Services