Company Secretary

Location: Home-based with UK travel (Cambridgeshire & Lincolnshire) + occasional international travel
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + bonus + excellent benefits

Make a Real Impact in a Global Business

Are you an experienced Company Secretary looking for a role where you can truly influence governance at a strategic level?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, internationally operating organisation where you’ll work closely with senior leadership, supporting multiple businesses across the UK and overseas. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping governance standards, supporting the Board, and ensuring the smooth running of a complex, multi-entity structure.

The Opportunity

In this varied and visible role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior stakeholders, taking ownership of corporate governance, compliance, and company secretarial activities across an international group.

You’ll enjoy a high level of autonomy, exposure to strategic decision-making, and the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading corporate governance and ensuring compliance with legislation (including Companies Act 2006)
• Supporting and attending board meetings and AGMs (agendas, packs, minutes, actions)
• Managing statutory registers and Companies House filings
• Handling shareholder communications and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Overseeing insurance processes, renewals, and broker relationships
• Coordinating banking relationships and funding activities
• Providing guidance on legal and regulatory matters (with external advisors where needed)
• Supporting risk management, compliance frameworks, and audit processes
• Assisting with tax matters and HMRC enquiries
• Coordinating intercompany transactions and group policies
• Supporting remuneration and benefits processes 

About You

You’ll be a detail-driven and commercially aware professional who is confident working with senior stakeholders.

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory requirements
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to operate both strategically and hands-on
• Professional, discreet, and able to handle confidential information
• A collaborative and proactive team player

Desirable:

• ACCA, CIMA, AAT or similar qualification
• Experience in the role

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme (employer contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Income protection
• On-site lunch allowance
• Share scheme opportunity after 2 years