Office Assistant -Governance

Your new company

Hays are recruiting for a Office Assistant. This role is based in Manchester City Centre and is Temporary to Permanent and to start immediately.
An established and growing professional services organisation is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Corporate Governance Assistant to join its Manchester-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a structured environment, supporting governance, compliance and company secretarial activities. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team and play a key role in ensuring important company records, meetings and governance processes are managed efficiently.

Your new role
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, including arranging venues, attendees and associated administration.
• Prepare and distribute board packs and meeting documentation.
• Provide administrative support during governance and board meetings where required.
• Maintain statutory records, registers and company information accurately.
• Support director appointment and resignation processes and associated documentation.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, advisers and service providers.
• Manage electronic filing systems and ensure documentation is accurately recorded and maintained.
• Maintain and organise documentation within SharePoint and Microsoft 365 systems.
• Assist with annual governance activities, policy reviews and compliance administration.
• Support wider business projects, corporate initiatives and company events.
• Undertake general office administration and ad hoc support duties as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous administration, governance, compliance, legal support or company secretarial experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to work effectively to deadlines.
• Confident communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills.
• A proactive and professional approach to work.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.

What you'll get in return

• Immediate start opportunity.
• Temporary role with a genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• Manchester city centre location.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to corporate governance and company office administration duties.
• Competitive hourly rate with potential for permanent salary and benefits upon successful completion of the temporary period.

What you need to do now

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