Job Description
Interim Deputy Company Secretary - Financial Services
We are partnering with a leading Financial Services Business based in Nottingham that is looking for an experienced Interim Deputy Company Secretary to join its high-performing governance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned CoSec professional to take on a pivotal 6-month contract (with a strong likelihood of extending to 12 months). You will play a key role in supporting the Group Company Secretary, ensuring the business maintains the highest standards of corporate governance within a regulated environment.
Perks
* Term: 6-month initial contract (with scope for extension to 12 months)
* Hybrid Working: Highly flexible – the on-site requirement has been reduced to just 4-5 days per month, specifically timed to support Board Meeting interactions
* Location: Based in Nottingham for on-site days, with the remainder worked remotely
* Sector Exposure: Gain high-level experience within a sophisticated Financial Services framework
* Salary: The role operates on a day rate of £400-600 per day, depending on experience
What You'll Be Doing
As the Deputy Company Secretary, you will lead on several critical workstreams, including:
* Board & Committee Management: End-to-end management of the Board cycle, including the preparation of high-quality agendas, board packs and minute-taking for key committee meetings
* Corporate Governance: Advising on best practice governance and ensuring compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code and relevant financial regulations
* Statutory Compliance: Managing all UK entity corporate filings and maintaining statutory registers to ensure they are airtight and audit-ready
* Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as a trusted point of contact for the Chair, Non-Executive Directors and senior management during on-site Board sessions
* Project Support: Assisting with the Annual Report process and any ad-hoc corporate transactions or subsidiary restructuring projects
About You
We are looking for a technically gifted professional with the gravitas to operate at a Deputy level. You should have:
* CGI (ICSA) Qualification: You will ideally be a Graduate or Associate member of the Chartered Governance Institute
* Financial Services Experience: Previous experience working within a regulated FS environment is highly desirable
* Boardroom Confidence: Proven experience managing Board-level stakeholders and producing minutes for complex, high-level meetings
* Software Proficiency: Experience with Board Portals (eg, Diligent, BoardIntelligence) and entity management software
* Proactive Mindset: As an interim, you should be comfortable "hitting the ground running" with minimal supervision
If you are a career interim or a senior CoSec professional looking for a role that offers a superb work-life balance without sacrificing the complexity of Financial Services work, we want to hear from you.
This role is moving quickly; apply today to ensure you don't miss out!
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