Governance & Company Secretary Recruitment

Your Trusted Governance Partner

At Briefed, we connect exceptional governance talent with organisations that value strong leadership, transparency, and compliance. 

As the UK’s leading Governance and Company Secretarial recruitment firm, we partner with businesses to build high-performing teams that drive strategic success.

Our dedicated Governance team works across all levels, from entry-level roles to senior leadership positions, both in the UK and internationally and specialise in distinct sectors, giving them a deep understanding of market dynamics, regulatory changes, and the unique challenges businesses face. 

Supporting Governance teams across all industries:

  • FTSE 100, FTSE 250, Small Cap and AIM-listed companies
  • Limited Companies
  • Professional Services Firms
  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Public Sector and Non-profit Organisations
     

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How Briefed Supports the Governance Sector

Connecting Talent with Opportunity

Looking for your next career move in governance? We connect exceptional governance talent with organisations that value strong leadership, transparency, and compliance.

Annual Governance Market Guide

This in-depth report provides invaluable insights into the latest trends, salary benchmarks, and demand for specific skills within the governance and company secretarial landscape.

The Governance Hot 100 Event

This annual gathering celebrates the leading individuals and teams who are shaping the future of governance. It's a fantastic opportunity to network with industry leaders and recognise the significant contributions being made across the sector.

Insight Days for Graduates

For the next generation of governance professionals, we host engaging Insight Days. Participants gain firsthand understanding of various roles, network with industry leaders, and receive practical advice to kickstart their careers in this crucial sector.

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Explore Our Annual Market Guide

Drawing on insights from 736 professionals, our 2024/2025 Governance Market Guide highlights the key challenges facing legal and governance teams today - from navigating constant regulatory change to the continued push for board diversity. It also charts how the profession is evolving. 

At Briefed, we believe in turning insight into impact. That’s why our annual Governance Market Guide is relied upon by thousands across the industry. It’s more than a snapshot - it’s a strategic tool designed to support company secretaries and governance professionals as they plan ahead. 

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Explore Our Quarterly Movers Report

We deliver a quarterly Movers Report tailored for the governance sector, providing invaluable insights into key market trends and significant talent shifts.

This report tracks and highlights all major hires at both Group and Deputy Company Secretary levels across the industry, offering a unique overview of who's moving where and why, enabling professionals and organisations alike to stay informed on the evolving landscape of top governance talent.

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Insight Days: Exploring Careers in Governance

Briefed has made it our mission to educate and inspire the next generation of governance professionals. The role of the company secretary is gaining visibility, but it hasn’t always been a well-known career path.

Governance Insight Days give early-career talent the chance to explore the profession from the inside through real-world conversations, practical experiences, and exposure to diverse industries. 

Learn More About Insight Days

Interested in hosting an Insight Day? 

Showcase your governance team and help graduates discover a career in governance. Our half-day Insight Days offer a unique opportunity for young people to visit your organisation, hear from your team and learn about the role of the company secretary and the wider career path.

Join leading organisations like easyJet, Barclays, and PwC in shaping the future of governance. Ready to host? Get in touch today.

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Governance Vacancies

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A highly regarded and growing global investment management firm is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Company Secretarial Assistant to join its governance team, supporting operations across the UK, Ireland, and Switzerland.

  • Specialism: Governance
  • Location: London

A wealth and asset management firm are seeking a confident and detail-driven Assistant Company Secretary to join its governance function. Supporting a group structure of c.25 legal entities, including two FCA-regulated businesses.

  • Specialism: Governance
  • Location: London

A leading professional services firm is seeking a CGI-qualified Senior Manager to deliver comprehensive company secretarial and corporate governance support to high-profile listed and private clients, while mentoring junior staff and leading strategic governance projects.

  • Specialism: Governance

Looking to strengthen your governance team or take the next step in your career? 

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