Company Secretary - Investment Trusts

We are delighted to be working exclusively on a unique and high-profile opportunity for a CGI-qualified Company Secretary to join a well-resourced and respected investment trust team at Vice President level. The role sits within a globally recognised asset manager, supporting a portfolio of nine premium-listed investment trusts with a combined $4.5 billion in assets under management. 

You’ll be part of a six-strong, high-performing Company Secretariat that operates at the heart of the business, delivering exceptional governance support and guidance. This is a rare chance to take real ownership of listed boards, work closely with senior stakeholders, and contribute to strategic projects across a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Take company secretarial responsibility for a portfolio of listed investment trusts. 

• Manage the end-to-end board governance cycle, including agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking. 

• Draft and coordinate content for interim and annual reports, managing the process from planning through to publication. 

• Keep abreast of evolving regulations and governance best practice, helping boards understand and respond to changes. 

• Maintain excellent relationships with brokers, registrars, auditors, and other service providers. 

• Ensure statutory records are accurate and up to date, with timely Companies House filings. 

• Oversee and implement corporate actions, such as share buybacks, tenders, and capital restructurings. 

• Draft and submit RNS announcements where required. 

• Collaborate across internal teams including Legal, Risk, Compliance and Portfolio Management to align governance with business priorities. 

• Handle shareholder queries and contribute to ongoing investor engagement. 

• Get involved in firm-wide initiatives that impact the investment trust platform. 

Experience and Qualifications

• CGI-qualified Company Secretary (or equivalent) with solid experience in listed investment trusts or similar closed-ended vehicles or a main listed FTSE company and leverage your experience into the investment management arena. 

• Strong technical understanding of UK Listing Rules, DTRs and Corporate Governance Code. 

• Comfortable preparing board materials, handling reporting cycles, and providing guidance at senior level. 

• Experience working with listed company stakeholders and external advisors in a regulated environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage governance complexity and regulatory change. 

Attitudes and Behaviours

• Confident, credible and able to build trust with board members and senior stakeholders. 

• Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive and solution-focused team culture. 

• Proactive and highly organised, with a sharp eye for detail and delivery. 

• Commercial in outlook and comfortable balancing compliance with practicality. 

• Clear and professional communicator with high levels of personal integrity. 

• Embraces hybrid working, with 4 days per week in the office – counter-balanced by a Flexible Time Off policy, allowing you to take as many days' annual leave as your workload supports and is agreed as a team. 

Why Apply? 

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-resourced, high-performing team at the top of its game. You'll take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with experienced professionals, and enjoy a culture that values high standards, flexibility, and collaboration. Alongside excellent benefits and professional development, this is a role where governance professionals can truly thrive. 

At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed both internally and for the roles we recruit for. If you require any adjustments to facilitate your application process, please let us know.

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