Company Secretarial Recruitment
AP Personnel supports clients hiring company secretarial staff from assistant through to assistant manager level across Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. We recruit for permanent, temporary and contract roles within fiduciary businesses, fund administrators, listed entities, banks and independent governance providers.
Company secretarial work sits at the point where administration meets governance, and it is one of the disciplines where a small error is most visible. Our consultants work with clients to identify candidates who can maintain statutory records accurately, support boards properly and write minutes that stand up to later scrutiny.
Company secretarial roles we recruit for
AP Personnel recruits for a range of company secretarial and governance roles, including:
Company Secretarial Assistant
Company Secretarial Administrator
Senior Company Secretarial Administrator
Assistant Company Secretary
Company Secretary
Board Support Administrator
Governance Administrator
Governance Officer
Entity Administrator
Statutory Records Administrator
Listings Administrator
Registrar Administrator
Minute Taker
Team Leader, Company Secretarial
Assistant Manager, Company Secretarial
We work with clients to understand the substance of each role, including the number and type of entities covered, whether any are listed or regulated, how many board and committee meetings the position supports, and whether minute drafting sits with the candidate or with someone more senior.
Board and committee support
Board support is the part of this discipline clients find hardest to recruit for. Preparing papers to a deadline, attending meetings and producing an accurate, appropriately worded minute is a genuine skill, and it is not one every strong administrator has.
Where minute drafting is part of a role, we would suggest saying so clearly in the brief and testing it during the process, since it materially affects who is suitable.
Listed entities, funds and regulated structures
The islands host a number of listed vehicles, regulated funds and licensed businesses, and the governance requirements attached to them are more demanding than for a standard private company.
Experience of listed or regulated entities is genuinely specialist and in limited local supply. Where a role does not require it, saying so widens the field considerably, and candidates from trust, corporate services or fund administration backgrounds often transfer well.
Qualifications and study support
The CGI route, formerly ICSA, is the standard qualification framework for this discipline, and most established clients fund it.
We work with candidates at every stage, from assistants beginning their studies through to qualified chartered secretaries. Where study support is offered, it is worth including in the advertised role, as candidates in this discipline use it when deciding where to apply.
How we support company secretarial recruitment
Before a search begins, our consultants establish the entity portfolio, the meeting load, the drafting expectations and the qualification position. We also confirm whether listed or regulated entity experience is a genuine requirement, because it is the single factor that most narrows the candidate pool.
From role briefing and candidate search through to shortlist preparation, interview coordination and appointment support, AP Personnel provides practical guidance at each stage, alongside market insight on candidate availability and salary expectations.
Temporary and contract company secretarial support
Annual return seasons, statutory record remediation, entity migrations following an acquisition, and cover through a busy board cycle all create defined short-term needs. AP Personnel places temporary and contract company secretarial staff for this kind of work as well as recruiting permanent employees.
Looking for a company secretarial job?
AP Personnel also supports candidates looking for company secretarial jobs across Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. Whether you are moving into governance from trust or corporate administration, studying towards CGI, or ready to take on board support for regulated entities, our consultants can help you explore suitable opportunities.
We can advise on current vacancies, CV preparation, interview expectations and realistic salary levels. Group company secretary and head of governance appointments are handled by AP Executive, the senior-level recruitment division of AP Group.
Company secretarial recruitment FAQ
What company secretarial roles does AP Personnel recruit for?
AP Personnel recruits junior to mid-management company secretarial staff across Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man, including company secretarial assistants and administrators, assistant company secretaries, board support and governance administrators, entity and statutory records administrators, listings administrators and team leaders.
What does a company secretarial administrator do?
The role covers maintaining statutory records and registers, company incorporations and filings, preparing board and committee packs, attending meetings, drafting minutes and resolutions, and supporting corporate governance requirements for the entities in the portfolio.
What qualifications do company secretarial employers look for?
CGI, formerly ICSA, is the standard route and most established clients fund studies. STEP appears in fiduciary-focused roles. Qualifications matter more from senior administrator level upwards.
Do I need listed company experience?
Only for roles that genuinely involve listed or regulated entities, which are a minority of local vacancies. Many roles are open to candidates from trust, corporate services or fund administration backgrounds.
Can you provide temporary company secretarial staff?
Yes. AP Personnel places temporary and contract staff for annual return seasons, statutory record remediation, entity migrations and cover through busy board cycles.