Company Secretaries
There has been significant change within the Company Secretarial arena due in part to the new Companies Act 2006 (much of which comes into play from October of this year), but also due to the current economic downturn.
Previously a Company Secretary for CIT Group (UK) Ltd and with experience working in a leading bank, Matthew Lodge feels that “the major challenge for Company Secretariats is to be seen to be doing the right thing as well as promoting best practice.” There is currently a constant stream of new legislation that teams need to keep abreast of, coupled with the need to be ever more transparent within business – a lesson learnt from the recent MP’s expenses scandal.
With a well established network of relationships with the Legal and Finance divisions of companies that include most of the FTSE listed companies, multinationals and medium to small business, Michael Page Legal’s In-House team has a proven track record of placing exceptional Company Secretaries.
Candidate testimonial
We asked Taguma Ngondonga, a candidate placed by Michael Page as an Assistant Company Secretary at the AA in 2008, why he chose Michael Page Legal over other recruitment consultancies.
Taguma, please can you give brief details of your background?
I am a fully qualified Chartered Secretary with Msc in Corporate Governance. My skillset includes all aspects of Company Secretarial practice including due diligence, deal completion, conversion to electronic statutory registers (blueprint specialist) and involves drafting of legal documents, excellent minute taking and expertise on current corporate governance best practice. My current role within the AA covers the skillset outlined above for the Group, including drafting and updating key policy documents.
Why did you choose to register with Michael Page Legal?
Because it’s the best known legal recruitment agency in the Thames Valley region.
How did you find the recruitment process?
My consultant, Jennifer Kelland, was very attentive to my job requirements and took time to find the best job to fit my specifications and circumstances
A year into your role, how are you finding it?
I have been rated as an outstanding performer and my role has been expanded so it could not be better at the moment!
As a business, Michael Page Legal specialises in the Temporary and Permanent recruitment of ICSA and Qualified Secretaries. We also offer specialist advice to either candidates searching for a new role, or clients seeking Company Secretaries at all levels.
To experience our bespoke service for yourselves, or to find out more, email katejames@michaelpage.com or call Kate on 0117 927 6509.
