Company Description
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job Description
You’ll join Marie Curie’s Legal & Governance team, providing expert governance and company secretarial support to the charity, its trustees and executive leadership team. The team plays a vital role in ensuring Marie Curie operates effectively, transparently and in compliance with its legal and regulatory obligations. Working closely with trustees, senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll help maintain the governance frameworks that support the charity’s mission and impact.
As Assistant Company Secretary, you’ll help ensure the smooth and effective operation of Marie Curie’s governance processes. From supporting Board and Committee meetings to maintaining statutory records and advising on governance matters, your work will help enable informed decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their governance and company secretarial career within a complex and purpose-driven organisation. You’ll enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, with the autonomy to manage your own projects and make a real impact.
Your Impact:
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Support the delivery of high-quality company secretarial and governance services to the Board, Committees and Executive Leadership Team.
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Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, paper management, minute-taking and action tracking.
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Maintain statutory registers, governance records and annual governance calendars.
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Support compliance with charity law, company law and regulatory requirements.
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Prepare and submit statutory filings and returns to Companies House, the Charity Commission and other regulatory bodies.
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Provide governance advice and support to colleagues across the organisation.
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Support trustee recruitment, onboarding, induction and ongoing development.
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Build effective relationships with trustees, senior leaders, auditors and key stakeholders.
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance processes, policies and procedures.
Key Requirements:
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Experience in a company secretarial, governance or corporate governance role within a medium or large organisation.
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Experience supporting senior-level meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking.
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Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and regulatory compliance.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
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Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with confidence working with senior leaders and trustees.
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Chartered Governance Institute qualification (fully or part qualified) or equivalent governance qualification will be an asset.
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Previous experience in governance from a highly regulated environment is desirable.
Please see the full job description HERE.
Additional Information
Application & Interview Process
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As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
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Close date for applications: 3 July 2026
We encourage early applications as we may close the job advert sooner after receiving a sufficient number of applications.
Salary: £36,900-41,000 per annum (+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35h per week)
Location: Hybrid. You will work from home and from our Embassy Gardens office in London (min. 2 days a week)
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
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Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
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25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
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Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
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Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
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Continuous professional development opportunities.
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Industry-leading training programmes
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Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
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Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
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Access to Blue Light Card membership
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Subsidised Eye Care
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
