Deputy Company Secretary - Fixed Term Contract (14 months)
We’re looking for a Deputy Company Secretary to join us on a 14‑month fixed term contract.
As Deputy to the Company Secretary you will assist in providing a full range of company secretarial services and governance support to the Group’s UK and overseas entities, from running Board and Committee processes through to supporting how governance operates more widely across the business.
It’s a varied role, that offers plenty of exposure. You’ll take ownership of co sec activities across our UK and international entities, working closely with senior stakeholders to add value across projects, transactions and Board matters. Department Governance Employment Type Fixed Term - Full Time Location UK - London Workplace type Hybrid Reporting To Company Secretary
About the role
1. Supporting the ongoing development of the Group’s governance framework, aligned to UK best practice
2. Leading company secretarial input on projects, including restructurings, financings and M&A
3. Running board and committee processes end-to-end, from agenda setting through to clear minutes and follow-up
4. Working with overseas providers to maintain strong governance across international entities
5. Supporting share plans and corporate actions, ensuring accuracy and compliance
6. Guiding junior team members and keeping delivery on track
7. Looking for ways to improve how the team operates, including better use of systems and tools
8. You’ll keep projects on track, ensure international entities are well supported and compliant, and help the team operate efficiently, with a focus on quality and adding value beyond compliance
Required skills & experience
9. Qualified or part‑qualified Company Secretary (CGI/ICSA or equivalent), or with relevant experience in a governance role
10. Experience supporting Boards and Committees, with a strong understanding of UK corporate governance and statutory requirements, including across international entities
11. Comfortable working across projects and transactions, able to manage competing priorities and keep momentum
12. Detail‑orientated with sound judgement, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders
13. Strong drafting skills, with the ability to produce Board minutes and corporate resolutions independently
14. Collaborative in approach, with an interest in improving how the team operates, including the use of systems and automation
15. Working knowledge of insurance markets, including Syndicate structures, a distinct advantage
16. Sound technical knowledge of company law and corporate governance best practice
17. Experience providing company secretarial support in overseas jurisdictions advantageous
18. Exposure to private equity structures or transactions helpful, but not essential
We are open to candidates with experience gained in a PLC, private and/or PE backed environments, what matters most is your ability to apply governance effectively in a fast-moving, commercial business
Core Values
Love what you do:
We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.
Challenge everything:
We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.
Have fun, be good:
Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
About CFC
CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneering emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today's most critical business risk.
Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Melbourne, Sydney, Austin, Madrid, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 1100 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses across 90 countries.
At CFC, insurance isn't just about underwriting. From data science to software development, and digital marketing design, we've got something for everyone. We're passionate about pushing boundaries, thinking differently and building the insurance company of the future.
CFC is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and creating an environment in which all individuals are always treated with dignity and respect. We encourage a diverse corporate culture of openness and appreciation to create an environment in which your talent can be developed in the best possible way. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.
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