Company Secretarial Assistant
Please check the Corporate Governance Institute for information on what a Company Secretary is before applying.
📍 East Midlands (close to Mansfield)
😁 (Hybrid)
💼 Full-time | Monday–Friday
The Opportunity
An established, UK-listed organisation is expanding its Company Secretarial function and is seeking a Company Secretarial Assistant to support a busy Group Company Secretary and wider Executive team.
This is a broad, hands-on role offering exposure to listed environments. Ideal for someone looking to deepen their listed-company experience and progress their company secretarial career.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain statutory records for UK group entities
* Ensure all statutory and Companies House filings are accurate and submitted on time
* Draft routine board and committee minutes, resolutions, and governance documentation
* Support the preparation and timely release of regulatory announcements
* Coordinate board and committee meetings, including scheduling, papers, and logistics
* Record actions and follow up on agreed items
* Manage execution and filing of board-approved documentation
* Maintain minute books and action trackers
* Assist with shareholder communications and elements of annual reporting
* Provide ad-hoc support to the Executive team as required
* General company secretarial and administrative support
About You
* Company secretarial experience in a corporate or professional environment
* Strong attention to detail and high-quality written communication
* Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
* Organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage competing priorities
* Flexible, proactive, and willing to get involved in both routine and project-based work
Advantageous
* CGI-qualified or part-qualified (advantageous, not essential)
* Experience with UK listing rules or PLC governance is a strong plus
What’s on Offer
* Competitive basic salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (typically 33 days total)
* Hybrid working model
* Healthcare cash plan
* Life assurance (3x salary)
* Enhanced family-friendly benefits
* Pension scheme
* Share save / employee share scheme
* Employee discounts and benefits platform
* Structured training and genuine long-term career progression