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Location: London or Birmingham would be beneficial, but can be flexible
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time considered
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time considered
The CoSec team works at the heart of our clients’ governance and compliance functions, partnering with both listed and private companies to deliver everything from essential statutory filings and register maintenance to high-impact board advisory, strategic guidance, and regulatory support through complex corporate transactions and business transformations.
We are currently seeking an experienced Professional Minute Taker to support the delivery of high-quality board and committee meeting documentation across a portfolio of clients.
We are currently seeking an experienced Professional Minute Taker to support the delivery of high-quality board and committee meeting documentation across a portfolio of clients.
This role is ideally suited to individuals with a Company Secretarial background who are now happy to focus exclusively on minute taking, bringing their governance knowledge and attention to detail to a key support function.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, respond effectively to deadlines, and produce professional, accurate records in line with client expectations.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, respond effectively to deadlines, and produce professional, accurate records in line with client expectations.
What you will be doing:
- Attend client meetings (virtually and in person, as required) and take clear, accurate minutes.
- Draft and finalise minutes to a high professional standard, adhering to agreed timeframes and formats.
- Work closely with wider Co-Sec team to ensure sufficient support is provided at all times.
- Manage workload independently, prioritising conflicting deadlines across multiple clients or projects.
What you will need:
- Previous experience in a Company Secretarial or Governance role is essential. Candidates must have a working knowledge of board and committee meeting protocols and expectations.
- Demonstrable expertise in minute taking, ideally within a regulated environment.
- Ability to quickly understand complex discussions and translate them into succinct, well-structured minutes.
- High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential information.
- Sector experience in financial services or insurance is highly desirable.
- A self-starter who is confident working independently, with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility to travel when required
Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.
Our standard office hours are Monday – Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pm and Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm. Due to the nature of this role candidates will need to be flexible in terms of working hours; in addition to our standard hours cover will be required during evenings and weekends.
Our standard office hours are Monday – Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pm and Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm. Due to the nature of this role candidates will need to be flexible in terms of working hours; in addition to our standard hours cover will be required during evenings and weekends.
We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon & Tunbridge Wells.
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Additional information:
Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.
Want to find out more about our amazing benefits?
Additional information:
Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.
Equal opportunities
Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
