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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Explore Our 2024-2025 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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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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Your Governance Recruitment Specialists

Governance Vacancies

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The Company Secretary Assistant will work closely with the Company Secretary in a broad range of company secretarial and governance activities to ensure that the Group maintains high standards of corporate governance across all entities and complies with statutory and regulatory requirements.

  • Specialism: Governance
  • Location: London
  • Employment Type: Permanent

An established and reputable insurance company is seeking a proactive Assistant Company Secretary to join their dynamic Governance team based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious governance professional to play a key role in supporting the company’s Board and senior leadership.

  • Specialism: Governance
  • Location: London
  • Employment Type: Permanent

A fast-growing tech company is looking for a highly organised and motivated Company Secretarial Assistant to join their Governance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in corporate governance within an innovative and agile environment. The successful candidate will support the Company Secretary with a range of responsibilities, including maintaining statutory records, assisting with board and committee meetings, preparing filings with Companies House, and helping ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and corporate governance requirements.

  • Specialism: Governance
  • Employment Type: Permanent

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

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