Job Title: Company Secretarial Assistant
Location: North East England
Contract Type: Full-time
Working Hours: hours per week, Monday to Friday
Summary
An established organisation in the passenger transport sector is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused individual to join as Company Secretarial Assistant. This role supports the legal and governance functions, ensuring compliance with corporate obligations and contributing to the smooth running of the governance framework.
Responsibilities
1. Support compliance with the Companies Act and related UK legislation, including statutory filings and director changes
2. Assist in preparing governance content for annual reports Section statements, Wates statements)
3. Coordinate board and committee support, compile and distribute board packs, and take minutes
4. Maintain statutory registers and records for UK legal entities
5. Provide company secretarial input on corporate projects and assist with execution and KYC requests
6. Support treasury approvals related to collateral documentation
7. Monitor developments in UK company law and governance best practice
Requirements
8. Experience in a company secretariat team with knowledge of the Companies Act and UK governance
9. Advocate of good governance and board/entity management best practices
10. Ability to build relationships across functions and jurisdictions
11. Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
12. Excellent attention to detail and professionalism
13. High integrity and discretion with sensitive information
14. Collaborative and proactive approach
15. Familiarity with governance platforms Diligent Boards) desirable
16. Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) qualification preferred or in progress
Benefits
17. Hybrid working model
18. Generous pension plan
19. Life assurance and access to medical professionals
20. days holiday plus bank holidays, with purchase options
21. Employee Assistance Programme
22. Discounts and cashback via online reward gateway
23. Eyecare vouchers
24. Participation in employee experience and inclusion forums
25. Free regional transport for employee and immediate family (T&Cs apply)