Company Secretarial Manager Permanent

Company Secretarial Manager

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £52,800 – £56,100 + 6% cash allowance (depending on experience)

Hybrid role

Permanent, full-time role

Must be a Graduate, associate, or fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute (formerly ICSA).

About the Role:

Join a dynamic accountancy practice as a Company Secretarial Manager. You will be at the forefront of advising staff on all aspects of company secretarial work, undertaking advisory and compliance tasks, and supervising junior staff. This role involves collaborating with company secretarial teams in other offices and managing client engagements from start to finish. You will also play a crucial role in business development, including pricing, proposals, and managing the pipeline of opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key contact for company secretarial compliance and advisory work.
• Manage projects rigorously, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction.
• Engage with clients on technical queries and manage a portfolio of clients for profitability.
• Adhere to risk management and quality control procedures.
• Business Development:
• Lead sales and marketing efforts for the Southern Region company secretarial function.
• Participate in national company secretarial initiatives and develop new business relationships.
• Network internally and externally to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Contribute to marketing campaigns, fee quotes, bid documents, and presentations.
• Manage and follow up on the business development pipeline.
• Resource Allocation and Development:
• Ensure assignments are properly staffed with skilled personnel.
• Recruit, retain, and develop team members, ensuring effective performance management.
• Collaborate with other managers on resource planning and performance assessments.
• Assist in training and act as a role model for the team.

Requirements:

• Graduate, associate, or fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute (formerly ICSA).
• Managerial experience in a professional firm, listed PLC, or dedicated company secretarial provider.
• Proficiency in using Diligent Entities (formerly Blueprint) software.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with staff and clients at all levels.
• Experience in managing and developing staff.
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of financial products, firm services, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with financial statements.
• Experience in business development and sales.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.