Our client seeks an Interim Deputy Secretary for c 3 months. Reporting to the GC/Company Secretary and with the assistance of a Co Sec Assistant, this role is to cover a period of temporary absence and needs an experienced candidate to support and lead the provision of professional services to the company and all its associated and subsidiary organisations, focusing on the key areas of corporate governance, Servicing Board and Committee meetings, Company Secretarial services, regulatory and statutory compliance, risk management, and governance/training. The role is offered on a hybrid basis of 3 days in the Central London office, 2 from home. A full job description is available on request.
The role would suit a candidate who has already operated at Deputy or a No 1 level in a corporate environment who is confident to step into this level of role immediately and can “hit the ground running” , starting as soon as possible. The experience and qualities sought are as follows;
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Discretion when dealing with confidential information
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task
- Solid academic record
- Reliable, confident and self-motivated.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with senior executives.
- Ability to use initiative, have sound judgement and a willingness to take personal responsibility with the ability to maintain standards even under pressure.
- Personable and professional and shares knowledge/experience with the team.
- Proven experience of prioritising and working to deadlines, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- CGI qualification and/or Company Secretarial/Statutory Compliance experience