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Company Secretary
Candidate Source for Solid Recruitment
Chichester
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Hybrid work
£65,000 - £80,000 a year
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

£65,000 - £80,000 a year
Company pension
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid work in Chichester

Full job description

Job Title: Company Secretary

Location: Chichester, West Sussex (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role of the Company Secretary

Are you a CGI/ICSA qualified governance professional seeking a high-visibility leadership role within a well-established organisation?

My client is seeking an experienced Company Secretary to lead the delivery of company secretarial and governance services across the Group. Based in Chichester with a flexible hybrid working arrangement, this position acts as a key point of contact for directors and senior executives, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and maintaining robust corporate governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Corporate Governance: Maintain and develop the Group’s governance framework, providing expert guidance to directors on responsibilities, governance obligations, and best practice.
  • Board & Committee Support: Manage the annual governance calendar, coordinate meeting schedules, oversee the preparation and distribution of board papers, attend meetings, and draft high-quality minutes and action logs.
  • Statutory Compliance & Entity Management: Ensure all statutory registers and corporate records are accurately maintained, managing Companies House filings, director appointments/resignations, and corporate structure changes.
  • Governance Reporting & Administration: Produce governance reporting and management information for Boards and Committees, coordinate KYC/due diligence requests, and support regulatory reviews and audits.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with directors, committee members, external auditors, and regulators while supporting director inductions and ongoing governance development.

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential:

  • Qualifications: CGI / ICSA qualified (or equivalent professional governance qualification).
  • Experience: Significant company secretarial experience with a proven track record of supporting Boards and Committees.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK corporate governance requirements, director duties, statutory filings, and entity management.
  • Key Skills: Exceptional written communication and minute-taking skills, strong stakeholder management capabilities, high discretion, and meticulous attention to detail.

Desirable:

  • Background within regulated financial services.
  • Experience supporting complex group structures, offshore entities, or Jersey governance requirements.

What My Client Offers

  • Competitive Compensation: Salary up to £80,000 per annum (depending on experience).
  • Flexible Working: Modern hybrid model balancing office collaboration in Chichester with work-from-home flexibility.
  • Benefits: An excellent benefits package including a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, health/wellness perks, and continuous professional development support.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive governance professional looking to take ownership of group secretarial functions in a dynamic environment, please apply today with your updated CV for immediate consideration!

Pay: £65,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chichester

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