Deputy Company Secretary - Fixed Term Contract (14 months)

About the role

• Supporting the ongoing development of the Group’s governance framework, aligned to UK best practice
• Leading company secretarial input on projects, including restructurings, financings and M&A
• Running board and committee processes end-to-end, from agenda setting through to clear minutes and follow-up
• Working with overseas providers to maintain strong governance across international entities
• Supporting share plans and corporate actions, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Guiding junior team members and keeping delivery on track
• Looking for ways to improve how the team operates, including better use of systems and tools
• You’ll keep projects on track, ensure international entities are well supported and compliant, and help the team operate efficiently, with a focus on quality and adding value beyond compliance

Required skills & experience

• Qualified or part‑qualified Company Secretary (CGI/ICSA or equivalent), or with relevant experience in a governance role
• Experience supporting Boards and Committees, with a strong understanding of UK corporate governance and statutory requirements, including across international entities
• Comfortable working across projects and transactions, able to manage competing priorities and keep momentum
• Detail‑orientated with sound judgement, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders
• Strong drafting skills, with the ability to produce Board minutes and corporate resolutions independently
• Collaborative in approach, with an interest in improving how the team operates, including the use of systems and automation
• Working knowledge of insurance markets, including Syndicate structures, a distinct advantage
• Sound technical knowledge of company law and corporate governance best practice
• Experience providing company secretarial support in overseas jurisdictions advantageous
• Exposure to private equity structures or transactions helpful, but not essential

Core Values