FTSE 250 - Senior Assistant Secretary

Our client is a distinctive specialist bank, it’s culture gives them their edge: they work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and they put them in environments where they'll flourish. They combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

The Company Secretarial team is a collaborative function operating within a flat structure. Working in a purpose-driven organisation, the team partners closely with senior stakeholders across the business to drive its purpose of creating enduring worth, enable effective decision-making and uphold the highest standards of governance within a complex international financial services group. The flat structure ensures broad exposure to a wide range of responsibilities, empowering each team member to contribute meaningfully, take ownership, and grow through direct interaction with Board Members, Executives and Senior Management.

They now seek to recruit a Senior Assistant Secretary to join the team of 6. Reporting into the Group Company Secretary, this is an extremely visible role with exposure to the most senior stakeholders in the business, who will expect (and appreciate) your high levels of professionalism and ability.

Description of the role:

You will work directly with Board Members, Non-Executive Directors, and Executives, gaining unparalled senior stakeholder exposure from day one.  You'll support key governance processes across UK entities while also contributing to broader strategic initiatives such as ESG, governance frameworks, and process innovation. The role offers a unique balance of technical responsibility, advisory input, and strategic impact.

 This role would suit a candidate with the following skills and experience, a full job description is available on request;

• Company Secretarial expertise - proven experience in a commercial environment, ideally within financial services. 
• Governance and regulation – strong knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code, Companies Act, Disclosure and Transparency Rules, and Listing Rules, with an understanding of FCA regulations for authorised firms.
• Regulatory frameworks – experience of SMCR-related matters an advantage.
• Digital Governance tools – working knowledge of Diligent Boards, with exposure to GEMS or similar systems a strong advantage.
• Technical precision – able to draft clear governance reports, regulatory announcements, and high-quality board materials with accuracy and clarity.