Assistant Company Secretary

Assistant Company Secretary

£21.98 per hour
Temporary until end of December 2026
ASAP start

Central London
Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office

TPP Recruitment is supporting a well-established charity with the recruitment of an experienced Assistant Company Secretary for a temporary assignment until the end of the year.

This is a hands-on role providing high-quality governance and company secretarial support to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees. You’ll support Board and Committee administration, statutory and regulatory requirements, and wider governance activity.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, papers, minute-taking and action tracking
• Support statutory filings and returns, including Companies House and Charity Commission submissions
• Provide guidance on governance, constitutional and regulatory matters
• Support Trustee induction, training and Board effectiveness activity
• Contribute to the development and improvement of governance policies and processes
• Build effective relationships with Trustees, senior stakeholders and external partners
• Line manage and support the Governance Officer

Essential experience and qualifications To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Achieved or currently working towards the Chartered Governance Institute qualification
• Strong governance, company secretarial or senior Board support experience
• Practical charity sector governance experience
• Experience supporting Boards and/or Committees, including agendas, papers, minute-taking and action tracking
• Experience completing statutory reports and returns, including Companies House and Charity Commission submissions
• Strong understanding of legal, statutory and regulatory frameworks
• Confidence working with Trustees and senior stakeholders
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills
• A professional and discreet approach to handling confidential information

Experience using an electronic Board management system would be advantageous.

Apply now This is an ASAP start, so we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are immediately available or available at short notice.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.