Head of UK Company Secretarial (Corporate Services Provider)

Head of UK Entity Management

Location: London (Hybrid)

Sector: Professional Services / Governance

Seniority: Senior Leadership

Employment Type: Full‑time

A growing, well‑established professional services organisation is seeking a Head of UK Entity Management to lead its UK company secretarial and governance offering. This is a rare opportunity to join a respected, fast‑expanding business where you’ll shape strategic direction, lead a high‑performing team, and influence the next phase of growth.

About the Role

You will lead the UK entity management division, overseeing the delivery of high‑quality governance and company secretarial services to a diverse portfolio of clients. This client‑facing leadership role blends strategic impact, technical expertise, team development, and business growth.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you’ll help define and deliver the strategy for the wider governance services business while building strong relationships across clients, intermediaries, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight on high‑profile client engagements
• Lead and develop a UK team of 20–25 governance specialists
• Drive new business initiatives, build relationships, and convert opportunities
• Support the evolution of governance technology and processes
• Maintain departmental budgets, P&L metrics, and resource planning
• Represent the business at industry events, panels, and networking activities

About You

• ICSA (or equivalent) qualified
• Significant experience in UK entity management or governance within professional services
• Strong commercial awareness and proven business development ability
• Confident leader with experience growing and developing teams
• Comfortable operating at senior level with gravitas and credibility
• Experience advising listed companies or groups preparing to list

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance‑based bonus
• Generous pension
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance & health cash plan
• Option to buy/sell annual leave