Assistant Company Secretary - Real Estate

£Competitive, London (Hybrid – 1 day wfh)

We are working with a leading organisation in the real estate and development sector to appoint an experienced Assistant Company Secretary on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in London. Reporting to a very credible Deputy Company Secretary, this senior role will provide high-level company secretarial, meeting management, and corporate governance services across a large and complex group structure, including subsidiaries and joint ventures. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit, professional team and play a pivotal role in supporting complex corporate transactions, maintaining governance standards, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Act as a senior point of contact for stakeholders, providing expert company secretarial and governance guidance.
• Manage board and committee meetings for subsidiaries and JVs: agenda setting, paper preparation, minute drafting, and post-meeting actions.
• Draft board and shareholder resolutions for corporate transactions and maintain statutory records via Diligent Entities.
• Lead routine corporate transactions (incorporations, director changes) and assist on complex matters (JV restructuring, financings, capitalisations).
• Ensure compliance with UK and Jersey filing requirements, including Companies House and stock exchange submissions.
• Oversee statutory accounts approval and filing process, liaising with auditors on governance queries.
• Maintain group structure charts and review corporate policies (AML, Modern Slavery, Sanctions).
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• UK Corporate Governance Institute qualification (or equivalent) with at least 5 years’ post-qualified experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate law and governance best practice.
• Experience with Diligent Entities and Diligent Boards (or similar platforms).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office, Visio, SharePoint, and digital signing tools.
• Background in real estate, listed environments, or joint ventures desirable.

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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