Company Secretary Assistant

About the role

Metro Bank is seeking a Company Secretary Assistant to support its legal and governance functions across the Group. You will play a key part in maintaining statutory records, managing regulatory filings and assisting with board and committee activities, helping the bank uphold high standards of corporate governance.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain statutory registers, share capital administration and authorised signatory lists for Group companies.
• Prepare and file Companies House and National Storage Mechanism documents.
• Draft routine London Stock Exchange announcements and support insider dealing compliance.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, including agenda preparation and minute taking.
• Manage governance registers such as Gifts and Hospitality and contribute to annual reporting.
• Monitor regulatory developments, track filing deadlines and ensure corporate calendar obligations are met.

Required profile

• Strong interest in corporate governance and a desire to build a career in company secretariat.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• High integrity, professionalism and strong written communication.
• Experience supporting boards and knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 and UK Corporate Governance Code is desirable.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare and life assurance.
• Training and internal development opportunities, with a strong track record of internal promotions.
• Hybrid working model to support work‑life balance.