Head of Company Secretarial – London

About the role

This senior leadership position sits at the heart of a fast‑growing corporate secretarial practice within a FTSE‑backed professional services firm. You will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the secretarial function and delivering high‑quality governance services to a diverse portfolio of UK clients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of UK entity management and corporate governance services.
• Act as a senior advisor to high‑profile clients, providing expert guidance on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Identify and drive business development opportunities to grow the practice.
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of 20‑25 professionals.
• Oversee departmental budgets, resource planning and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Required profile

• CGI or ICSA qualification with extensive UK company secretarial experience.
• Proven leadership and team‑management capability.
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of business development.
• Experience advising listed companies and complex corporate groups.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

• CGI/ICSA qualification.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model – three days per week in the London office after a three‑month probation period.
• Competitive salary range of £90,000‑£110,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to lead a high‑performing function within a reputable FTSE‑backed firm.
• Supportive environment focused on professional growth and business expansion.