Company Secretary (contractor)

Company Secretarial Contractor

12 Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate

Glasgow | 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

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We are supporting a large financial services organisation in Glasgow seeking an experienced Company Secretarial professional to join their governance team on a 12 month contract.

This role sits within a high performing company secretarial function supporting a broad portfolio of regulated and unregulated entities. It offers exposure to senior stakeholders, including board members and executive committees, alongside involvement in both BAU governance and strategic initiatives.

The Role

You will take ownership of a portfolio of entities, providing full company secretarial support to boards and committees, including those operating within regulated environments.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as Company Secretary to a range of boards and committees, including regulated entities
• Supporting senior governance forums, including executive committees
• Preparing annual governance calendars, board agendas, and high quality board packs
• Advising directors on corporate governance best practice, duties, and conflicts
• Producing minutes to a high standard aligned with listed company expectations
• Supporting board effectiveness reviews and governance reporting
• Managing statutory and regulatory filings
• Contributing to entity restructures, refinancings, and governance projects
• Engaging with offshore support teams to ensure effective delivery of core activities
• Supporting wider governance initiatives such as MI improvement and board succession planning

About You

This role will suit an experienced Company Secretary or corporate governance lawyer who is comfortable operating in a fast paced, highly regulated environment. xwzovoh

You will bring:

• Significant experience within company secretarial or corporate governance roles
• Strong exposure to financial services, ideally within regulated environments
• Experience supporting boards, non executive directors, and senior stakeholders
• Excellent written skills, particularly around board minutes and governance papers
• Confidence working independently while contributing to a wider team
• A proactive, solutions focused approach

This is a high visibility role within a well established governance function, suited to someone who can add value quickly and operate with confidence at senior level.