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.