Interim Deputy Company Secretary – FTSE 100

Interim Deputy Company Secretary – FTSE 100

London | Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
£Attractive salary

Overview

The Core Partnership is delighted to be supporting a well-known FTSE 100 organisation in their search for an Interim Deputy Company Secretary to join their high-performing team on a maternity cover contract. Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, this is a high-profile opportunity to lead the Company Secretariat function, playing a key role in supporting the governance and regulatory framework of a complex, international group.

Contract length: 10 months FTC, mid-July 2026 – mid-May 2027

The role & key responsibilities

• Lead the Company Secretariat function, ensuring compliance with all applicable listing, disclosure and corporate governance requirements for a UK-listed FTSE 100 organisation.
• Deputise for the GC/CoSec, supporting Board and Committee operations, including papers, governance advice and regulatory disclosures.
• Oversee the governance section of the Annual Report and AGM.
• Lead and develop the Company Secretariat team.

Experience & qualifications

• Fully qualified Chartered Company Secretary, with significant experience within UK-listed PLC environments.
• Proven track record of working effectively with Boards and senior executives.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong drafting skills, with experience in share schemes and listed company reporting.

Personal qualities & behaviours

• Professional, credible and comfortable operating in a plc environment.
• Ability to hit the ground running and make impact from day 1.
• Strong team leader and excellent communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships quickly.
• Highly organised and detail‑driven, with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and sound professional judgement.

Why this role?

• A rare opportunity to join a high-profile governance team, leading the secretariat of a FTSE 100 household name.
• Direct exposure to senior executives and Board members, influencing governance and regulatory frameworks across a complex international group.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team in a visible role, with immediate impact in a fast-paced, professional plc environment.
• Hybrid working, with 2 days from home per week.

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