Company Secretary Assistant

London based

Hybrid working (4 days in office)

SSQ is partnering with a specialist governance advisory firm to recruit an Executive or Senior Executive (depending on experience) to join its growing company secretarial team in Central London.

This is a great opportunity for a part-qualified governance professional looking to build on their existing company secretarial experience and gain exposure to a range of industries and listed environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing board meeting agendas and compiling digital board packs
• Attending board meetings and producing high-quality draft minutes
• Drafting AGM notices and supporting documentation
• Reviewing annual report disclosures against applicable corporate governance codes
• Maintaining digital statutory books and company records
• Filing statutory and regulatory notifications with relevant authorities
• Maintaining Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) insider lists and related records
• Supporting corporate transactions, including IPOs and other key corporate events
• Conducting technical research into client queries relating to legal, regulatory and governance matters

Candidate Requirements

• At least 18 months’ experience in a company secretarial or governance role
• Currently studying towards the CGI qualification (or recently started)
• Minimum 2:1 degree in law, finance, history, English or a related subject
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly advanced formatting in Word
• Working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A collaborative, team-focused attitude

For more information about how to apply, please contact me at Macey.Noble@ssq.com / 07506222628