Company Secretarial Assistant (Socially conscious business)

Company Secretarial Assistant

Location: Manchester or Leeds (hybrid working available)

Salary: circa £30,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a junior Company Secretarial Assistant to join a socially conscious and fast-growing organisation operating at the forefront of innovation.

This is a rare chance to work directly alongside a highly experienced Company Secretary within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will benefit from hands on mentoring and structured support towards completing their CGI qualification, making this an ideal role for someone at an early stage in their governance career.

The Opportunity

This is a broad and varied position offering exposure to company secretarial, governance, and regulatory compliance activities within a dynamic, regulated environment. You will play a key role in supporting the governance framework of the organisation while developing your technical knowledge and professional confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the coordination of board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, compiling board packs, and taking minutes
• Maintaining statutory registers and supporting Companies House filings
• Managing governance calendars and tracking key compliance deadlines
• Supporting shareholder communications and AGM processes
• Assisting with compliance registers (e.g. conflicts of interest, gifts & hospitality)
• Supporting the development and maintenance of policies and procedures
• Providing administrative support across governance, legal, and compliance projects
• Assisting with KYC/AML and due diligence processes

About You

• 1-3 years' experience in a company secretarial, legal, governance, or compliance role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with board portals is advantageousCurrently studying towards (or interested in pursuing) a CGI qualification

Why Apply?

• Direct mentorship from an experienced Company Secretary
• Full support towards professional qualifications (CGI)
• Exposure to a wide range of governance and compliance activities
• Opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking, socially conscious organisation
• Collaborative and inclusive working culture

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in company secretarial and governance within a supportive and purpose led environment.