Company Secretary

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients with oversight from a senior Company Secretary.
• Draft meeting agendas and prepare board packs in liaison with the CEO, CFO, and Chairman.
• Attend board and committee meetings in person or online (as required) and draft s172-compliant board minutes.
• Provide advice on company secretarial and company law matters.
• Review and release announcements to the London Stock Exchange where appropriate.
• Advise and ensure compliance with Companies Act 2006, Listing Rules, DTRs, AIM Rules, Market Abuse Regulation and Main Market Rules compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of Annual Reports and draft corporate governance sections.
• Manage AGM documentation, printing, distribution, proxy monitoring, and attendance at AGMs.
• File statutory forms with Companies House and maintain statutory registers on Diligent or other entity management software.
• Support partners across the business in delivering high-quality services.
• Maintain working relationships with clients and key advisors such as auditors, registrars, and other advisers.
• Keep up to date with professional developments and undertake training as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• CGI qualification or drive and commitment to complete the same.
• Professional services experience in a similar role preferred.
• Experience working with public and private limited companies, and preferably those listed on Main Market, AIM, and AQSE.
• Knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 and Corporate Governance best practices.
• Experience attending board and committee meetings and drafting minutes.

• Excellent time management, organisational, and financial management skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, in particular to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.

Benefits