Assistant Company Secretary at Computershare · Bristol

Assistant Company Secretary

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Location: Bristol (Hybrid)

In this position, you’ll be based in the Bristol office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.

We give you a world of potential

At Computershare, we're at the heart of good corporate governance, supporting boards, committees and regulated entities across our business. As our Assistant Company Secretary, you'll join a small, highly collaborative team where you'll gain exposure to senior executives, non-executive directors and key stakeholders across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced company secretarial professional or someone looking to further develop their career within a supportive environment. You'll gain broad exposure across governance, board support, compliance, corporate projects and strategic initiatives, making this a varied and rewarding role with significant opportunities for professional growth.

Working closely with the Deputy Company Secretary and wider governance team, you'll play an important role in maintaining strong governance frameworks while building valuable relationships with stakeholders across the business.

This full-time role offers the chance to work with stakeholders across the UK, Ireland, and the Channel Islands. To support this, occasional travel will be required to attend meetings, strengthen key working relationships, and contribute to the successful delivery of governance activities.

A role you will love

No two days are the same in this role. You'll provide Company Secretarial support to Boards, Committees and Forums, ensuring meetings are effectively organised, documented and delivered to the highest standards.

You'll work closely with senior leaders, executive and non-executive directors across the business, helping to coordinate governance activities and ensuring key actions are tracked through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, meeting papers and Board packs
• Attending meetings, drafting high-quality minutes and maintaining accurate records
• Managing actions, matters arising and ensuring timely follow-up
• Supporting the administration and maintenance of Board portal systems
• Maintaining statutory records and governance documentation
• Assisting with annual Board and Committee planning and governance activities
• Supporting statutory audits, governance reviews and compliance requirements
• Contributing to governance projects, process improvements and wider business initiatives

This role offers exceptional variety and visibility across the business. You'll have the opportunity to work on a broad range of governance matters while building strong relationships with directors and senior stakeholders.

As part of a small team, there will be periods throughout the year where multiple Board cycles and meetings run simultaneously. Success in the role requires strong organisation, effective prioritisation and the flexibility to respond to changing business needs.

What will you bring to the role?

We're looking for someone who is practical, organised and able to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels. You'll be comfortable working in a professional environment where attention to detail, discretion and excellent communication skills are essential.

You'll bring:

• Previous Company Secretarial, Governance or Board support experience
• Experience supporting Boards, Committees and senior leadership teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage with executive and non-executive directors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing agendas and drafting minutes
• Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Good IT skills, attention to detail and a proactive, flexible approach to work

Desirable:

• CGI qualification or a desire to work towards Chartered Governance Institute accreditation
• Experience working within a regulated environment
• Experience using Board portal software

If you're looking for a role that offers genuine variety, exposure to senior direction and the opportunity to develop a successful career in governance and company secretarial practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub