Deputy Company Secretary (14 month FTC)

CFC • Contract • London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • 3d ago

As Deputy to the Company Secretary, you’ll support the delivery of company secretarial and governance activity across the Group’s UK and overseas entities - from running Board and Committee processes through to supporting how governance operates more widely across the business.

The role is varied and offers plenty of exposure. You’ll take ownership of co sec activity across our UK and international entities, working closely with senior stakeholders and adding value across projects, transactions and Board matters.

About the role

Supporting the ongoing development of the Group’s governance framework, aligned to UK best practice
Leading company secretarial input on projects, including restructurings, financings and M&A
Running Board and Committee processes end to end, from agenda setting through to clear minutes and follow-up
Working with overseas providers to maintain strong governance across international entities
Supporting share plans and corporate actions, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Guiding junior team members and keeping delivery on track
Identifying opportunities to improve how the team operates, including better use of systems and tools
You’ll help keep projects on track, ensure international entities are well supported and compliant, and support the team to operate efficiently, with a focus on quality and adding value beyond compliance.

Required skills & experience

Qualified or part‑qualified Company Secretary (CGI/ICSA or equivalent), or with relevant experience in a governance role
Experience supporting Boards and Committees, with a strong understanding of UK corporate governance and statutory requirements, including across international entities
Comfortable working across projects and transactions, able to manage competing priorities and keep momentum
Detail‑orientated with sound judgement, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders
Strong drafting skills, with the ability to produce Board minutes and corporate resolutions independently
Collaborative in approach, with an interest in improving how the team operates, including the use of systems and automation
Working knowledge of insurance markets, including Syndicate structures, a distinct advantage
Sound technical knowledge of company law and corporate governance best practice
Experience providing company secretarial support in overseas jurisdictions advantageous
Exposure to private equity structures or transactions helpful, but not essential

We are open to candidates from PLC, private and PE backed environments, what matters most is your ability to apply governance effectively in a fast-moving, commercial business