Part time Company Secretary

Part- time Company Secretary Manager

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

I am delighted to be supporting a top-tier professional services business for the role of a Part-Time Company Secretary Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an established professional to help manage and grow the future of a highly regarded Company Secretarial function.

Key Responsibilities

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• Leadership & Team Management: Manage, mentor, and develop the CoSec team while overseeing work allocation to ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery.
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• Strategic & Operational Growth: Drive the strategic expansion of the CoSec offering, embracing legal tech, AI, and process improvements to streamline operations and expand service lines.
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• Senior Advisory & Governance: Act as the technical lead on complex governance matters, including director duties, ECCTA impacts, policy drafting, complex PSC enquiries, and statutory register reconstructions.
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• Client & Business Development: Manage key client relationships, support Partners on pitches and fee proposals, and identify opportunities to expand existing client engagements.
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• Cross-Practice Collaboration: Work closely alongside internal legal teams (Corporate, Commercial, Employment, Real Estate) to provide seamless governance support across complex transactions.
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Key Skills & Experience

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• Strong background in a company secretarial leadership role or corporate legal background, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
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• Deep technical knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, ECCTA, statutory compliance, and broader UK corporate governance frameworks.
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• CGI/ICSA qualification or Law degree preferred.
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• Proven experience in team management, work allocation, and managing the financial performance of a service line (fee proposals, WIP, invoicing).
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• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to advise senior stakeholders and complex portfolio clients (experience with listed or large international groups is advantageous).
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• High attention to detail, strong organisational capability, and familiarity with modern governance tools.
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Perks & Benefits

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• Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (FTE)
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• Hybrid Working: Hybrid & Flexible working options available
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• Work-Life Balance: Exceptional work-life balance, with part-time work
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• Professional Growth: Strong career development opportunities and full CGI study support provided.
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• Much more!
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If you are a governance professional looking for a leadership role offering great flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to drive real growth, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.