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Global Entity- Assistant Manager - FTSE 250 Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days in office, including Thursdays) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (Up to £50,000 for exceptional experience) Role Type: Permanent, Full-time Sector: Global Entity Management / Corporate Secretarial The Opportunity Are you a Corporate Secretarial or Global Entity Management professional ready to step into a leadership-focused role? Our client, a highly respected FTSE 250 business, is looking for a Global Assistant Manager to join its 20-strong team in Manchester. This role is a perfect pivot for someone who enjoys the complexity of global coordination and client relationship management over heavy technical production. You will lead a sub-team of 4-5 coordinators, serving as the strategic engine behind ensuring international legal entities remain compliant across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities \n • People Leadership: Day-to-day management of a team of coordinators, including workload planning, performance reviews (1-2-1s) and identifying training needs, • Global Coordination: Oversee the delivery of corporate secretarial work across various time zones, ensuring all local compliance requirements are met, • Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary CRM for 3-4 medium-sized global clients, serving as their main point of contact for escalations and service excellence, • Quality Assurance: Conduct regular checks to maintain high service standards and identify trends for departmental development, • Experience: You should have 2-4 years of experience in Professional Services or Global Entity Management, • Leadership: You have a proven track record of supervising, mentoring, or managing others, • Global Mindset: You are comfortable working with international legal networks and managing diverse stakeholders, • Growth: Full sponsorship for CGI qualifications and specialised Leadership Apprenticeships, • Flexibility: A balanced hybrid working model (3 days in the office, including Thursdays), • This business is open to providing visa sponsorship for the right overseas candidate #INDMADS

Senior Company accountant £80,000-£90,000 Your new company You will be joining a well‑established PLC with a strong reputation for financial stability, operational excellence, and long-term market success. The organisation operates at scale, with a commitment to strong governance and a culture that values integrity and accountability. As the business continues to strengthen its corporate governance framework, it is seeking an experienced senior finance professional to take ownership of key statutory, compliance, and governance responsibilities. Your new role As Senior Company Accountant, you will play a central role in ensuring the organisation maintains the highest standards of financial governance and regulatory compliance. This is a broad and influential position that combines technical accounting with core elements of Company Secretary support. You will oversee pension reporting, financial controls, and compliance processes, while also managing critical governance activities including contract oversight, insurance programmes, pension administration, and PLC‑level regulatory obligations.You will work closely with senior leadership, providing assurance around financial integrity, risk management, and adherence to corporate governance standards. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape and enhance governance processes across the organisation.What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant with substantial experience in a senior financial governance or compliance focused role, ideally within a listed or highly regulated environment. You will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a deep understanding of statutory reporting requirements, and a disciplined approach to financial control. Experience supporting Company Secretary duties — such as managing contracts, insurance, pensions, or regulatory filings — will be highly advantageous.You will be detail driven, highly organised, and comfortable operating with a high degree of responsibility and confidentiality. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders are essential.What you'll get in return You will join a respected PLC offering a senior, high‑impact role with genuine influence over governance and compliance standards. A competitive salary is on offer, alongside a strong benefits package and long‑term career stability. This is an opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding the organisation’s financial integrity while contributing to the ongoing development of its governance framework. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4766238

Financial Controller / Company Secretary for a global manufacturing group in Manchester, paying up to £100k Your new company This North Manchester based UK manufacturing group is a globally respected supplier of high‑performance commercial building products, serving sectors such as healthcare, education, retail, and leisure. With a strong international footprint across Europe, America, the Middle East, and Asia, it is widely recognised for its commitment to quality, making it an attractive and reliable partner for customers and a compelling employer for talented professionals. Your new role This is a high‑impact leadership role at the heart of a UK‑based, AIM‑listed group, as the Group Financial Controller / Company Secretary for the parent company and its subsidiaries. You will be the organisation’s trusted expert on corporate governance, advising directors and senior management while ensuring the highest standards of statutory compliance. Working closely with Group Directors, you’ll lead the coordination of board meetings, AGMs, governance papers, while maintaining statutory books and staying ahead of evolving regulations, including company law and GDPR. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will be a highly capable governance and statuary professional, an ideally qualified accountant, though strong applicants with equivalent knowledge and experience will also be considered. They will bring a solid understanding of legislative, statutory and filing requirements, with experience of working within an AIM‑listed environment being advantageous but not essential. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, are key, along with the confidence to work effectively across departments and build strong internal relationships. What you'll get in return In return, you’ll receive a competitive base salary of between £80,000 - £100,000 (depending on experience), along with a comprehensive benefits package including pension and healthcare aligned to Group policy. You’ll also be eligible for a discretionary bonus linked to both Group and business performance, reflecting your impact and contribution to success. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4760002

Executive Assistant Job Title: Executive Assistant (Complaints & Resolution)Contract: Permanent Salary: £36,999 per year Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Location: Fully Remote (UK) We are seeking a highly organised and detail‑focused Executive Assistant (Complaints & Resolution) to join a growing regulatory and professional standards environment. This role is central to ensuring that complaints and disciplinary processes are handled with fairness, accuracy and professionalism.Working as part of a specialist Complaints Team, you will support panels, legal assessors and managers throughout the full lifecycle of disciplinary cases. Key Responsibilities • Act as minute‑taker for panels and disciplinary hearings (virtual and occasional in‑person), producing accurate, clear and impartial records of proceedings., • Draft outcome letters and decisions based on panel findings, ensuring legal and procedural accuracy., • Record case outcomes and decisions within internal systems, supporting reporting and publication requirements., • Assist in developing and improving procedural templates to support clarity and consistency., • Provide legal, procedural and administrative support to the Complaints Team, including legal assessors, managers, presenting officers and panel members., • Coordinate paperwork, case files and documentation throughout the complaints process., • Apply professional standards, codes of conduct and disciplinary procedures consistently., • Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accessibility and fairness., • Protect the independence and integrity of the complaints and disciplinary function.What We are Looking For, • Extensive experience as an executive assistant/ legal secretary or Legal training (LLB, GDL, LPC, SQE, CILEX), • Experience supporting regulatory, disciplinary, tribunal or court processes, • Experience working with professional regulators or accredited registers, • Experience in psychotherapy, counselling or mental health settings, • Strong minute‑taking skills and the ability to produce accurate and reliable records., • Excellent written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail., • High level of organisation and confidence in handling sensitive and confidential information. 4772832

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Assistant to join a highly regarded North West law firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional client service and high-quality conveyancing work. The firm is well known for its friendly, approachable culture, modern working environment, and commitment to career development. \n \nWorking as part of a busy residential property team, you’ll provide day-to-day support to fee earners across all aspects of residential conveyancing transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and new builds. You’ll assist with preparing documents, liaising with clients and third parties, updating case management systems, and ensuring transactions progress smoothly from instruction to completion. \n \nThis role would suit someone with experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary within a property team, who is highly organised, proactive, and enjoys working as part of a supportive, client-focused team. \n \nThe firm offers a competitive salary of £26,000+, and a genuinely positive working environment. Staff are valued and supported, with access to structured training, clear progression routes, and regular social events that reflect the firm’s friendly culture. \n \n \nBenefits include: \n \n\n\n\t \nIf you’re looking to join a modern, reputable firm that takes pride in its people and the quality of its work, please get in touch today. \n \n \nSend your CV

Head of Legal Services needed in Bury Paying £500 per day Full time hours on a temporarybasis • Act as deputy to the General Counsel/Company Secretary; attend Board and Executive meetings and provide authoritative legal guidance., • Manage and/or investigate conduct and compliance matters; advise on codes, protocols and constitutional/governance issues., • Draft, rev... TLNT1_UKTJ

This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a UK-based, AIM-listed group, as the Group Financial Controller / Company Secretary for the parent company and its subsidiaries.

An ambitious and rapidly growing law firm is seeking experienced Legal PAs / Legal Secretaries to join its expanding teams across its North West offices. This is a varied and fast-paced position that combines traditional PA duties with involvement in important legal matters and projects. Providing c

Team Support: Providing admin support to other secretaries and legal teams as needed. As Legal PA (Personal Assistant) in Manchester, you will support senior fee earners and partners within specialist departments. Your new company Hays are recruiting for a permanent Legal PA/Secretary based in Sout

Proven experience as a Medical Secretary or Audio Typist. They would also consider candidate who have Audio Typing from other sectors not just NHS.

About you as a Family Law Legal Secretary: . Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Family Law. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a predominantly remote role, offering flexibility alongside a collaborative working environment.

As a Legal Secretary/Administrator, you will be responsible for Audio Typing, creating, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence, maintaining and organising files, reception work, administration and providing exceptional support to our legal team. Proven experience as a legal

This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a UK-based, AIM-listed group, as the Group Financial Controller / Company Secretary for the parent company and its subsidiaries.

Legal Secretary or Legal PA within a Real Estate department is essential. Prepare client registration documents, engagement/assignment letters, conflict checks, money laundering documentation and audit letters with direction from the Partner or fee earner. Owen Reed is looking for a Legal PA – Rea

Global Entity- Assistant Manager - FTSE 250.Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days in office, including Thursdays).Up to £50,000 for exceptional experience).Global Entity Management / Corporate Secretarial.Are you a Corporate Secretarial or Global Entity Management professional ready to step into a leadership

Legal Secretary/Administrator South Manchester Full time or Part Time £ Negotiable An experienced Legal Secretary/Administrator is required to join a leadin

Legal Secretary - Manchester Permanent Who are weMCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company operating nationally, with offices in London, Mancheste

Ideal candidates will have experience in legal or professional services, possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and excel in communication and organizational skills.

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a motivated Legal PA to support fee earners in the Clinical Negligence department. The ideal candidate should have prior legal secretary experience and strong organizational skills.

Our client, a highly regarded national law firm with a top-tier Construction & Engineering practice, is seeking a professional and proactive Legal Secretary to join their growing team. This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated Legal Secretary to join a forward‑thinking firm that values colla

A professional services firm in Manchester is seeking a Legal Secretary to support the Commercial Dispute Resolution team.

Family Legal Assistant / 1+ PQE / Manchester / £30,000 DOE. A respected law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Family Law Child Care Secretary or Legal Assistant to support its busy and supportive child care team. You will be required to manage diaries, assist with general administration and

Extensive experience as an executive assistant/ legal secretary or Legal training (LLB, GDL, LPC, SQE, CILEX). Job Title: Executive Assistant (Complaints & Resolution). We are seeking a highly organised and detail‑focused Executive Assistant (Complaints & Resolution) to join a growing regulatory a

Family Legal Assistant / 1+ PQE / Manchester / £30,000 DOE. A respected law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Family Law Child Care Secretary or Legal Assistant to support its busy child care team. You will manage diaries, assist with general administration and support the smooth progressio

This full-time or part-time role involves providing essential administrative support, audio typing, managing appointments, and liaising with clients and external agencies. A reputable law firm in Little Hulton is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for their busy Crime Department. The ideal candi

Permanent | Manchester - Flexible working | Circa £80,000 + Bens.

As we continue to expand and grow with the support of Lawfront, we are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our Crime and Regulatory team. As a result, we are delighted to have a new opportunity to join us as a Legal Secretary. Slater Heelis is a leading full-service law firm with a rich history of pro

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-quality support to their Occupiers' and Public Liability team.

We are working with a leading IP firm who are seeking a Patent Secretary to join their established team in North Hampshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled legal secretary with strong Private Client experience who enjoys client contact and providing high-quality support to fee earners and partners in the Malmesbury Office. Previous experience in a Legal Secretary role (Private Client experience highly desi

Legal Secretary | Commercial Property | Dorset | £Competitive DOE. Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Secretary within a Commercial Property department (preferred)• Strong understanding of commercial co.

Legal Secretary /Administrator Chester £25,000 - £26,000 A rapidly expanding firm is looking to recruit an experienced Secretary / Administrator to join its Chester based team This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with previous experience within a similar role, ideally a pro

As an experienced Legal Secretary, you will provide secretarial services to residential property fee earners within the team. Previous Experience as a legal secretary and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Are you reliable, and do you have a working knowledge of EMIS? Do you have NHS Gp experience as a Medical Secretary? We are working with a lovely group of GP Practice's in and around Partington, who require the support of a Medical Secretary on a part time basis. Duties to include(but not limi

Commercial Property Legal Secretary Location: Hertfordshire (with hybrid working) Salary: Up to £35,000 An established and highly regarded commercial property law practice is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with strong commercial property expertise to join its close-knit, people-f

Opportunity: Residential Property Legal Secretary Location: Chippenham (Flexible Working) Salary: Up to £30,000 + Bonus A well-established regional law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Residential Property Legal Secretary to support its busy conveyancing team.

Legal Secretary – Commercial Property – Devizes, Wiltshire.

Were looking for a proactive and highly organised Scheme Secretary to ensure the smooth and effective running of our Trustee Board for the Companys closed Defined Benefit Scheme.

Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to partner with a prestigious and highly respected legal firm in Belfast city centre to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary on a full-time, permanent basis.

A highly recommended and reputable firm of Solicitors based in Eastbourne that specialises in various areas of law to include conveyancing, family and matrimonial matters and litigation is looking for a Legal Secretary who ideally have previous experience in supporting a Conveyancer. As Legal Secret

Are you an organised, people-focused Legal Secretary who loves being the calm, capable person that keeps everything moving? Our client is a respected legal firm based in Malton, known for delivering high-quality advice with a truly personal approach. Theyre now looking for a Secretary to support th

Thrive Group are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established legal firm in Trowbridge, who are actively seeking to recruit a Commercial Property Secretary to join their team on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: As an experienced Commercial Property Secretary, you will pro

If you are an organised and motivated legal secretary looking to make a meaningful difference in childcare law, we would love to hear from you. Care Secretary - Child Care & Public Law. Leeds Full Time Hybrid Salary: Depending on Experience We are currently seeking a Care Secretary to join a friendl

Location: RingwoodSalary: £24K - £26KHours:36.Benefits for the Residential Property Assistant:20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, private healthcare, health cash plan, life insurance, annual paid sick allowance, 50% subsidised parking.Amazing work culture with lots of social events and the ability to