Company Secretary – Fast Growing UK Private Business

North-West | £90K-110K

Overview

We are partnering with a fast-growing UK private business looking for a Company Secretary in a newly created role following rapid growth over the past two years. This role will be a new addition to the legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance best practice.
• Provide governance support and strategic advice to Boards, Committees and senior stakeholders, including the management of meetings, governance reporting and decision-making processes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, including corporate record management, Companies House filings and governance documentation.
• Lead director appointment and induction processes while supporting Board effectiveness, governance planning and organisational accountability.
• Oversee governance systems, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives, monitoring legal, regulatory and ESG developments to enhance governance practices across the organisation.

What we’re looking for

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Company Secretary, or equivalent governance, legal or compliance background.
• Demonstrable Company Secretarial experience within a multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Extensive knowledge of UK corporate governance requirements and the Companies Act.
• Experience establishing Boards, Committees and governance systems from scratch.
• Strong experience with digital governance or Board management platforms.
• Previous involvement in M&A, restructures or corporate transactions.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident and credible when advising senior stakeholders and Board members.
• Discreet and comfortable handling highly confidential information.
• Proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Why this role

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad and evolving governance remit, with significant scope to shape and enhance the organisation’s governance framework, systems and processes across multiple jurisdictions.

Ref: 2535

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.