Company Secretary (Part-Time, Interim)

Robert Walters has partnered with a highly regarded, UK-based infrastructure organisation to appoint an Interim Company Secretary into a key role supporting the Board and executive team. Operating at scale and at pace, our client is a major player in the UK’s energy transition and is seeking to appoint an experienced governance professional to shape and lead best-in-class corporate governance function. This is an interim role for 6 months and is part time at 3 days per week.

The Role

Please note, this is interim for 6 months with the possibility of extension, and is part-time at 3 days per week with only 1 day required to be onsite and the rest working from home.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the Company Secretary will:

• Take ownership of the governance framework across the group, ensuring effective Board operations, robust compliance, and continuous improvement of governance practices.
• act as a trusted advisor to the Board and Committees, contributing directly to high-quality decision-making and organisational integrity.

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of Board, Committee and shareholder meetings.
• Prepare agendas, Board packs and governance materials.
• Attend meetings and produce accurate, high-quality minutes.

Your Background

• Significant experience operating at Company Secretary level, ideally within a complex or regulated environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate governance and statutory requirements, ideally within the energy sector
• Proven ability to support Boards and senior stakeholders
• Excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills
• High levels of discretion, integrity and professionalism

The Company

Our client is a market-leading provider of smart energy infrastructure, with a long-standing track record in delivering and managing essential energy assets nationwide. With capabilities spanning multiple services and broader low-carbon technologies, the organisation plays a central role in supporting the UK’s net zero ambitions. The business employs a large, nationwide workforce and is driven by a strong culture rooted in collaboration, integrity and sustainability.

How to Apply

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on jess.vernal@robertwalters.com or 07823647177.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates