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Group Company Secretary

United Kingdom, Devizes · Job Posted March 18, 2026
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We’re a company with a proud heritage and ambitious growth plans, and we’re recruiting a Company Secretary to provide governance leadership and legal oversight at board level. This is an exciting senior role where you’ll act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and directors, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and supporting strategic decision-making. T H WHITE is a privately-owned group with a turnover of £160M operating across multiple sites and specialist technical sectors. For nearly two centuries we’ve proudly supported our customers with machinery, equipment, services, and long-term partnerships. This is your chance to help us protect what has been built over generations and to support the next phase of our growth!

Job Responsibility

  • Maintain statutory registers and manage Companies House filings
  • Prepare and coordinate Board and committee meetings, including agendas, papers, and AGM documentation
  • Take accurate minutes and ensure actions are completed
  • Advise on company law, governance standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Support governance frameworks, policies, and the Group risk register
  • Provide legal advice to directors, and senior managers
  • Review, draft, and advise on commercial contracts, leases, and tenancy agreements
  • Manage contractual issues and disputes proactively and professionally
  • Act as a key link between the Board, shareholders, and external stakeholders
  • Provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Group CEO
  • Coordinate senior meetings and manage corporate documentation

Requirements

  • Degree in business, law, or accountancy, or alternatively proven experience in a Company Secretary role
  • Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and company law
  • Commercial acumen
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal ability

What we offer

  • Senior salary, based on experience
  • Company Car / Allowance
  • Private Healthcare
  • Annual pay reviews
  • 23.5 days holiday, rising to 26.5 days with service, plus Bank Holidays
  • Competitive company pension scheme offering a combined total of 12.5% when you contribute (subject to qualifying period)
  • Additional option of joining the ‘salary sacrifice’ smart pension scheme
  • Company Life Assurance cover, up to 5 times salary with service
  • Employee Share Plan
  • Staff discounts on a wide range of products
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