Assistant Manager – Governance Services

London | Hybrid | £Competitive

Overview

We are partnering with a leading professional services business on the appointment of an Assistant Manager within its Governance Advisory team. This is an opportunity to provide high-quality company secretarial and governance services to a diverse portfolio of clients, while taking on responsibility for mentoring junior colleagues and supporting the wider team.

The role would suit a commercially minded governance professional with strong Board and committee experience who enjoys working closely with clients and providing practical governance advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of high-quality company secretarial and governance services to a portfolio of clients.
• Provide end-to-end Board and committee support, including papers, meeting attendance, minutes and action tracking.
• Advise clients on corporate governance best practice and review relevant documentation.
• Act as a relationship manager for selected clients, building strong and trusted relationships.
• Mentor junior team members, provide feedback on their work and support high-quality client delivery.
• Contribute to the development of team processes and procedures, while keeping up to date with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Fully CGI/ICSA qualified, or an equivalent professional qualification with relevant experience.
• Strong company secretarial experience, including attending and minuting Board and committee meetings.
• Financial services experience would be advantageous.
• Commercial and practical approach, with strong client relationship skills.
• Confident communicator, able to build credibility and rapport with stakeholders at all levels.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded and solution-focused.
• Collaborative, with a genuine interest in supporting and developing others.
• Confident, organised and committed to delivering a high-quality client service.

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Governance Advisory team, working with a varied client portfolio and gaining exposure to a broad range of governance matters. The role offers the opportunity to develop both technical and client-facing expertise while taking on people management and mentoring responsibilities.

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At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.