We’re looking for an experienced Governance & Compliance Services (GCS) Manager who’s ready to take ownership of high‑quality governance and company secretarial work while helping shape the future of our growing GCS team.
This is a hands‑on role with plenty of scope: technical challenge, team leadership, and the chance to streamline and elevate how we deliver our services.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on drafting and reviewing corporate share restructuring documents, including share redesignations, subdivisions, transfers, allotments, and updates to articles of association.
* Prepare and review board minutes for the approval of accounts and dividends.
* Manage our annual company secretarial service packages - including complex confirmation statements, full register maintenance using Diligent Entities, and monitoring share ownership changes.
* Complete detailed and technically complex PSC reviews.
* Support the growth of GCS services by refining workflows, improving processes, and delegating effectively across the team.
* Play an active role in developing the team - coaching, mentoring, overseeing workload allocation, and providing technical guidance to Associates, Assistants and Executives.
* Research technical matters, produce practical guidance notes, and draft internal articles.
* Quote for your own work, manage invoicing, and complete specialist WIP reviews.
* Assist in delivering internal governance and company secretarial training sessions.
* Work closely with the Head of GCS on technical queries and ad‑hoc requests.
What We’re Looking For
* UK law graduate or candidate with equivalent relevant experience
* Associate (ACG) of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland - or working towards qualification
* Experience working in professional services
* Proven management or team‑leading experience
* A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative approach
* Confident communicator who can engage at all levels and approach work with commercial awareness
* Strong working knowledge of Diligent Entities
What We Offer
* Direct application bonus
* Reimbursed parking up to £11 per day
* Profit share scheme
* 28 days annual leave (with the option to purchase an additional 2 days, up to a total of 30 days)
* Clear progression structure
* Life assurance at 4× annual salary
* Enhanced employer pension contribution
* Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym membership, online GP services, mental health support, and Aviva Digicare+
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Regular firm‑wide and team social events
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, develop your expertise, and play a key part in shaping a growing governance & compliance function, we’d love to hear from you.
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