Group Deputy Company Secretary

Group Deputy Company SecretaryUK Based | Remote-first (occasional attendance at Bath site)Salary: £70,000

A growing UK financial services group is looking to appoint a Group Deputy Company Secretary to support governance and company secretarial activities across a multi-entity regulated business.

The role sits within the legal and governance function and will work closely with senior leadership, supporting both FCA-regulated and non-regulated entities across the group.

This is a broad, hands-on opportunity offering exposure to board and committee support, governance projects, regulatory matters and wider strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting governance and company secretarial requirements across multiple UK entities
• Organising and attending Board and Committee meetings
• Preparing agendas, board packs, minutes and action logs
• Managing Companies House filings, statutory registers and governance records
• Supporting FCA-related governance processes including SMCR administration
• Assisting with governance frameworks, policies and regulatory documentation
• Supporting wider legal and governance projects including restructurings and process improvements
• Liaising with senior stakeholders, external advisers and regulators

The business is looking to speak with candidates who have:

• Prior company secretarial or governance experience within the UK
• Exposure to FCA-regulated environments
• Strong minute taking and organisational skills
• Experience supporting Boards and Committees
• Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working across multi-entity group structures

CGI/ICSA qualifications or studies would be beneficial but are not essential.

This would suit someone looking for a broad governance role within a collaborative and growing financial services environment, with strong visibility across the business and genuine scope to develop further.