Company Secretary

Position: Company Secretary
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid - 2 days office based, 3 days remote working)
Salary: £52,000 - £65,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled In-House Company Secretary to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified company secretary with over 2 years of experience to support the company's group entities and provide critical governance advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on and draft documents related to all aspects of company secretarial work for the organisation's group entities.
• Draft, review, and implement bespoke and non-standard documentation, as well as company secretarial records.
• Ensure the company complies with statutory and regulatory requirements, including Companies Act 2006.
• Advise the board on governance matters and ensure good corporate governance practices.
• You will provide pragmatic, timely advice and support to key stakeholders, including drafting documents such as board resolutions, meeting minutes, and powers of attorney. You'll collaborate closely with Finance and Tax colleagues to ensure seamless governance support across the business.
• Maintain complete and accurate records for the organisation's entities.
• File necessary documents including annual returns, changes in company structure, financial reports.
• Collaborate with the wider Company Secretarial team and business colleagues to propose and develop process improvements.
• Act as a key point of contact, providing practical and actionable guidance on company secretarial and governance matters to business colleagues.

Candidate Specification:

• Qualification: Qualified or part-qualified Company Secretary (ICSA or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a company secretarial role, ideally within a corporate or professional services environment.
• Knowledge of Governance and Compliance: Strong understanding of corporate governance, Companies Act 2006, and other relevant legislation and regulations.
• Document Management: Proven experience in drafting and reviewing board resolutions, meeting minutes, and company secretarial records.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with company secretarial software (e., BluePrint or similar) and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear advice to stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Able to interpret governance requirements and provide practical, actionable advice.
• Collaboration Skills: Comfortable working in a team and collaborating with colleagues across departments such as Finance and Tax.
• Proactive Approach: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities independently, ensuring deadlines are met efficiently.

Benefits:

• Salary between £52,000 - £65,000 per annum (DOE)
• Bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements, two days per week required in the office.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert

LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.