Managing compliance with company secretaries

In today's world businesses are focusing more on their corporate governance, and as a result the role of company secretary is increasingly strategically important.

Improving corporate governance isn't just ticking a box - it's ensuring best practice throughout the organisation. And by focusing on compliance, best practice, processes, regular audits and clear frameworks and guidance you provide a platform for excellence.

This is where we come in.

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How can a company secretary help your organisation?

  • Compliance management
  • Companies House filings
  • Share incentives schemes
  • Governance frameworks
  • Preparation for AGMs
  • Minute-taking
  • Embedding new company secretary software
  • Regulatory updates and research
  • Managing and running committees

This list is not exhaustive. A company secretary plays a vital role either long-term or for specific projects your organisation is undertaking. This can include mergers, divestitures or the corporate reporting cycle.

Why use us to hire a co-sec?

  • We help you scale your team’s capacity and expertise for a particular project, providing support with immediate notice
  • Your team availability changes through long-term absences such as maternity or sick leave. We provide the cover you need
  • Our flexible hiring model is fast and efficient and means no permanent new headcount for you. In addition, we manage all the PAYE and HR needs of your interim hire, taking away the complexity and maximising your output

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