Interim Company Secretary

Interim Company Secretary- PLC

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 (depending on experience)

Contract: 6 months, starting late November/early December

Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the London office

Holidays: 23 days pro rata

Flexibility: Applicants interested in a 4-day working week will be considered

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Company Secretary to join the governance team of a UK PLC on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to gain valuable listed company exposure, working with the Group's legal entities and all company secretarial matters for the PLC.

Key Responsibilities

• Support completion and submission of Companies House filings

• Maintain statutory registers and company records across the Group

• Assist with preparation of subsidiary company/shareholder documentation, meeting minutes, regulatory announcements and year-end procedures

• Ensure ongoing compliance with governance and regulatory requirements

• Manage stakeholder relationships and collaborate with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions

• Identify and implement process improvements and more efficient ways of working

• Support quality initiatives and continuous improvement projects within the team

About You

• Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI) qualification is essential

• Proven experience supporting a PLC or other listed environment is required

• Strong understanding of UK company law, governance best practice and compliance obligations

• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations effectively

• Proactive, detail-oriented and solution-focused, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working under pressure while maintaining a collaborative, professional approach

• Experience working with overseas colleagues is desirable

This role is ideal for an experienced Assistant Company Secretary seeking to work within a listed company environment, contribute to meaningful governance work and be part of a supportive, high-performing team.

Interested?

Send your CV to our specialist Company Secretarial recruitment team today to find out more and apply.

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