Part-Qualified Company Secretary

About One Advisory
Established in 2006, we have grown to become one of the of the City's leading advisory firms, providing comprehensive and cost-effective financial reporting and governance services to London's Plcs. Our services cater to companies looking to IPO on the LSE (Main Market and AIM) and Aquis, as well as established Plcs, assisting with their financial reporting and governance needs. Our office is located at Temple Chambers in Blackfriars, London.

One Advisory have recently been acquired by FRP Advisory Group.

Job Description
Vacancy Details
Join our team and learn from the best

Stuck in your current CoSec role? Mastered the basics and ready for your next challenge? If you're ready to prove yourself, we're here to support you with the tools, training, study support and experience you need – and a competitive salary to boot.

We have a unique vacancy for a part-qualified Executive or Senior Executive (depending on experience). Unlike other roles at this level, you'll be in the plc boardroom from day one, learning from senior colleagues and gaining an insight into how boards operate across a range of markets and sectors, from AIM-listed tech startups to established, premium-listed retailers - and everything in between. As you develop, you'll take on more responsibility, with a view to growing into the lead role on a portfolio of listed clients once qualified and sufficiently experienced. From there, the sky's the limit.

As a valued member of our close-knit team, you will be fully involved in UK-listed client work, including:

• Preparing board meeting agendas and digital meeting packs
• Attending board meetings and producing draft minutes
• Drafting AGM Notices and related documentation
• Reviewing annual report disclosures against the applicable corporate governance codes
• Maintenance of digital statutory books and records
• Filing statutory and regulatory notifications with the relevant authorities
• Maintenance of Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) records
• Transactions such as IPOs and other corporate events
• Technical research into client queries concerning legal, regulatory and governance matters

Qualifications
The experience, support and progression opportunities we offer are second to none. So, what do we expect from you?

• At least 18 months' experience in a governance role
• Started your CGI Qualification
• Minimum 2.1 degree in law, finance, history, English or other appropriate subject
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including formatting in Word
• Working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006
• Experience of working in a professional office environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Exceptional organisational skills
• A curious, proactive approach
• A collaborative, flexible attitude (#teamworkmakesthedreamwork)
• A commitment to work at our Central London office at least four days a week
• Willingness to grow, share and learn from mistakes
• Ability to earn the trust of your clients and colleagues

We look forward to hearing from you

Additional Information
Our Values

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

Our Commitment to You and the Environment
At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.

We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it's our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.

Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.

We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.