Resources

Understand the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024, who it applies to, its five sections and what boards and governance teams need to do in practice.

FCA authorisation does not, by itself, mean a firm must appoint a Company Secretary. The legal position depends on whether the business is a public or private company and what its articles require. A board may nevertheless have good reasons to appoint dedicated company secretarial expertise. A small firm may handle board papers, filings and … Read more

Provision 29 requires better evidence for board reporting on material controls. Explore governance team capacity, warning signs and when additional support may be justified.

Should the General Counsel and Company Secretary roles sit with one person? This employer-focused guide compares their responsibilities, reporting lines, risks and support requirements, with a free role design matrix to help organisations choose the right structure before recruitment.

A Board Secretary supports effective board decision-making through well-managed meetings, papers, minutes, actions and governance records. This guide explains the role, how it differs from a Company Secretary and what employers should assess when hiring.

Company Secretary succession planning protects governance continuity when a key postholder leaves or becomes unavailable. This practical employer guide covers emergency cover, internal successors, external recruitment and an effective handover.

Compare outsourced, interim, permanent and hybrid company secretarial support and identify the resourcing model that best fits your organisation.

An employer’s guide to the Director of Governance role, including responsibilities, reporting lines, required experience and what to establish before recruiting.

Practical Company Secretary interview questions for employers, with guidance on testing governance experience, judgement, board support and senior stakeholder capability.

An employer’s guide to hiring an interim Company Secretary for vacancy cover, planned leave, transactions and periods of governance change.