Assistant Company Secretary

Job Description: Assistant Company Secretary

Location: Belfast City Centre
Department: Governance & Company Secretariat

Overview

MCS Group is working with a leading financial services organisation in Belfast to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support the governance function of a major institution, working directly with Board and Committee structures, senior stakeholders, and external regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Board and Committee meetings: agenda setting, paper collation, minute taking, and action tracking.

• Prepare Corporate Governance and s172 Statements for statutory reporting and publication.

• Oversee Companies House filings and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards.

• Support Director appointments, resignations, and inductions.

• Act as a governance adviser to senior stakeholders across the business.

• Contribute to governance best practice initiatives and embrace new technologies to enhance operations.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Company Secretarial qualification (ICSA/CGI) or strong governance/legal experience.

• Knowledge of corporate governance, UK Companies Act, and FCA/PRA regulations.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines.

• Excellent communication, discretion, and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

• Career development opportunities in a highly regarded governance team.

• Exposure to high-level decision-making processes within a major financial services organisation.

How to Apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Samuel Neilly, Legal Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group, on 02896935502.

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