Manager - Governance Services

Manager – Governance Services

Broadgate, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £40,000.00 – £55,000.00

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting and Legal

Industry: Professional Services and Legal Services

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Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the UK Governance Services office, including operational procedures and daily management.
• Manage the onboarding and administration of new business in line with internal policies, ensuring clients receive efficient, professional service.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of corporate clients, maintaining strong relationships and high-quality service delivery.
• Act as a director for client entities and serve as an authorised signatory on client bank accounts.
• Lead, support and mentor team members to ensure high performance, strong technical capability, and alignment with organisational values.
• Provide technical guidance, training and oversight to ensure consistent understanding of transactions across the team.
• Manage client expectations, nurture relationships, and help grow repeat business and referrals.
• Oversee day-to-day workflow for direct reports, ensuring timely processing of work, transaction deadlines, accurate time recording, WIP management and debt control.
• Maintain consistency of service standards across the team and proactively resolve any issues.
• Ensure full adherence to internal policies, procedures and governance standards.
• Support collaboration between the UK office and other jurisdictions to deliver coordinated, seamless corporate governance and legal services.
• Work closely with Risk & Compliance, staying informed on regulatory changes and industry developments.
• Ensure your team follows established risk frameworks, identifying process gaps and recommending enhancements to mitigate regulatory, operational and reputational risk.

Requirements

• CGI UK Graduate, Affiliated or Fellow Member.
• Demonstrable experience as a Company Secretary, with strong exposure to UK corporate structures.
• Proven experience in a law firm’s company secretarial team or a corporate services provider.
• Strong knowledge of the UK Companies Act and core company secretarial requirements.
• Previous people management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Excellent record‑keeping, documentation, organisation and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively as part of a team.

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