Location: London or Milton Keynes (Hybrid, 1 day/week in office + UK travel for board meetings)
We're recruiting for an Assistant Company Secretary on behalf of a long-established and market-leading UK property services group with a nationwide presence that has a large and complex group structure.
This is a high-profile role where you will be recognised as the lead for corporate governance across the business, while working under the guidance of the Group Head of Legal and Company Secretary.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career and build their professional brand, with clear scope to progress to Deputy Company Secretary over time. You'll have a meaningful impact on shaping and embedding the corporate governance framework across the group.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as a key contact for the Board and its committees, advising on governance, company law, and best practice
* Prepare and distribute board and committee packs, attend and minute meetings, and manage action tracking
* Draft, review, and implement governance policies and internal controls across the group
* Monitor legal and regulatory developments (e.g. Companies Act, UK Corporate Governance Code) and ensure compliance
* Lead on the administration of 200+ subsidiary companies, including director changes, filings, and entity eliminations
* Coordinate corporate approvals and filings for acquisitions, disposals, and restructures
* Maintain up-to-date corporate records, including structure charts and director registers
* Support director onboarding, training, and board effectiveness reviews
About You:
* Qualified or part-qualified Chartered Secretary (CGI/ICSA) with relevant company secretarial experience
* Comfortable working independently, with the judgement to escalate when needed
* Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Clear communicator, confident engaging with senior stakeholders
* Practical and commercially aware, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
* Experience in a large corporate group or regulated environment is highly valued
What's on Offer:
* Hybrid working: 1 day a week in the office (London or Milton Keynes)
* Travel required to attend two board meetings per month (in addition to the regular day in the office)
* Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
* Opportunity to lead on governance for a major UK business
* Supportive environment with room to progress and grow your profile
If you're ready to take the next step in your company secretarial career, apply via LinkedIn or contact Tanya Hinchliffe