Corporate Governance Manager
Fresh People ate recruiting on behalf of a high-growth, private equity-backed professional services business undergoing significant expansion across the South East and London.
As part of this growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Governance Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded Corporate Governance team. This is a pivotal role offering the chance to manage your own client portfolio, support senior leadership, and play a key part in the continued development of the function.
This is a specialist, non-administrative position, suited to an experienced governance professional looking to step into a broader, more influential role within a scaling business.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of corporate clients and LLPs, delivering high-quality governance and company secretarial services.
Key responsibilities include:
*Managing company formations and LLP incorporations
*Supporting corporate restructures and reorganisations
*Maintaining statutory registers and company records
*Preparing and submitting Confirmation Statements and statutory filings
*Drafting board minutes, resolutions and governance documentation
*Managing day-to-day company secretarial matters including director changes and registered office updates
*Conducting Companies House searches and ensuring compliance
*Supporting the Governance Manager with departmental workload and strategic initiatives
*Supervising and developing junior team members and trainees
About You
We are seeking a confident, technically strong governance professional who can operate autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
You will have:
*CGI qualification (essential or close to completion)
*Proven experience in corporate governance, company secretarial or compliance roles
*Strong knowledge of statutory requirements and Companies House processes
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
*Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
*Experience using governance systems such as Diligent Entities (desirable)
*A proactive mindset with the ability to problem solve and use initiative
Why This Role?
*Join a private equity-backed firm with a clear and ambitious growth strategy
*Opportunity to step into a broader, more senior role with real responsibility
*Exposure to a diverse and growing client portfolio
*Play a key role in shaping and developing the governance function
*Strong career progression aligned to business growth
*Collaborative, professional and values-led environment