Company Secretariat Assistant

Company Secretariat Assistant

Location:�London/Hybrid

Rate:��145.77 - �197.36 per day (Umbrella)

Contract Type:�Interim
A busy government organisation is seeking an�Interim Company Secretariat Assistant�to join its�Corporate Directorate. This is an excellent opportunity for a�trainee company secretary�looking to gain hands-on experience in corporate governance within a�sophisticated, regulated environment.

Role Overview

As a�Company Secretariat Assistant, you will support the�Company Secretariat�and work closely with the�Deputy Company Secretary and Governance Manager�to develop, implement, and improve corporate governance structures and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting Organisation:
  
  
  
  • Assist in drafting and issuing agendas.
  
  
  • Work with stakeholders to track and follow up on action points.
  
  
  • Collate and circulate meeting papers.
  
  
  • Communicate meeting decisions across the organisation.
  
  
  
  


• Board & Committee Administration:
  
  
  
  • Act as a key contact for administrative matters related to board and committee meetings.
  
  
  
  


• Company Secretarial Support:
  
  
  
  • Assist in drafting company-specific filings and publications.
  
  
  • Support ad-hoc company secretarial tasks (e.g., director changes, terms of reference updates, powers of attorney).
  
  
  • Respond to governance-related queries from the business.
  
  
  
  

Key Requirements

• Knowledge & Skills:
  
  
  
  • Understanding of�best practices in corporate governance, particularly within�quasi-governmental or large corporate entities.
  
  
  • Familiarity with board portal software (e.g.,�Admincontrol, BoardPad, Board Intelligence).
  
  
  
  


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • Working towards or qualified in�ICSA (Chartered Governance Institute).
  
  
  • Prior experience in a�regulated business environment.
  
  
  • Exposure to corporate governance processes.
  
  
  • Experience using board software (ideally�Admincontrol).
  
  
  
  


• Personal Attributes:
  
  
  
  • Strong�communication skills, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders.
  
  
  • Excellent�planning and organisational abilities, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.