Strategic Secretary to the Board

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom St. James's Place Full time
About the Role

We are looking for a Strategic Secretary to the Board to join our team at St. James's Place. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for providing high-quality governance support to our directors and management.

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing strategic governance advice to directors and management
  • Liaising with various stakeholders, including directors, management, and regulatory bodies
  • Preparing governance-related content for our annual reports
  • Overseeing the maintenance of statutory books
Key Skills and Qualifications
  • Qualified Chartered Secretary and/or commensurate legal qualification/experience with at least five years' PQE
  • Experience of working within the secretariat of a Financial Services or other listed PLC organisation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, meaningful protection benefits, and a non-contributory pension scheme.

The role is based in London - Paddington, with some travel required.



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