Job Description
Job Description: Assistant Company Secretary
Location: Belfast City Centre
Department: Governance & Company Secretariat
Overview
MCS Group is working with a leading financial services organisation in Belfast to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support the governance function of a major institution, working directly with Board and Committee structures, senior stakeholders, and external regulators.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage Board and Committee meetings: agenda setting, paper collation, minute taking, and action tracking.
* Prepare Corporate Governance and s172 Statements for statutory reporting and publication.
* Oversee Companies House filings and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards.
* Support Director appointments, resignations, and inductions.
* Act as a governance adviser to senior stakeholders across the business.
* Contribute to governance best practice initiatives and embrace new technologies to enhance operations.
Essential Skills and Experience
1. Company Secretarial qualification (ICSA/CGI) or strong governance/legal experience.
2. Knowledge of corporate governance, UK Companies Act, and FCA/PRA regulation...