Trainee Company Secretary - Professional Services

Overview of One Advisory (part of FRP Advisory Group Plc) Established in 2006, we have grown to become one of the of the City’s leading advisory firms, providing comprehensive and cost-effective financial reporting and governance services to London’s Plcs. Our services cater to companies looking to IPO on the LSE (Main Market and AIM) and Aquis, as well as established Plcs, assisting with their financial reporting and governance needs. Our office is located at Temple Chambers in Blackfriars, London. One Advisory have recently been acquired by FRP Advisory Vacancy Details Join our team and learn from the best! Are you keen on a career in Governance and ready for your next challenge? If you’re ready to prove yourself, we’re here to support you with the tools, training, study support and experience you need – and a competitive salary to boot. We have two vacancies for trainee governance professionals. Unlike other roles at this level, you’ll be in the plc boardroom from day one, learning from senior colleagues and gaining an insight into how boards operate across a range of markets and sectors, from AIM-listed tech startups to established, premium-listed retailers - and everything in between. As you develop, you’ll take on more responsibility, with a view to growing into the lead role on a portfolio of listed clients once qualified and sufficiently experienced. From there, the sky’s the limit. As a valued member of our close-knit team, you will be fully involved in client work, including: Preparing board meeting agendas and digital meeting packs Attending board meetings and producing draft minutes Drafting AGM Notices and related documentation Reviewing annual report disclosures against the applicable corporate governance codes Maintenance of digital statutory books and records Filing statutory and regulatory notifications with the relevant authorities Maintenance of Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) records Transactions such as IPOs and other corporate events Technical research into client queries concerning legal, regulatory and governance matters The experience, support and progression opportunities we offer are second to none. So, what do we expect from you? Demonstrable commitment to a corporate governance career. Some direct exposure to governance work preferred At least six months’ experience in a professional office environment Minimum 2.1 degree in law, finance, history, English or other appropriate subject GCSE English and Mathematics grade 6 or above Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including formatting in Word Excellent written and oral communication skills Meticulous attention to detail Exceptional organisational skills A curious, proactive approach A collaborative, flexible attitude (teamworkmakesthedreamwork) A commitment to work at our Central London office at least four days a week Willingness to grow, share and learn from mistakes Ability to earn the trust of your clients and colleagues Application Process Think you’ve got what it takes? Please submit your CV together with a covering letter answering the following questions. Please outline why you would like to pursue a career in corporate governance. How would you describe your communication style? How would you adapt your communication style to different environments and people? Describe a time when you have had to work collaboratively in a team to achieve a particular goal and what you learnt from that experience. How would you describe your approach to learning new skills? If relevant, outline a time where you had to learn a new competency or skill and how useful this has proven to be in your previous experience. Describe a situation where you had to complete a piece of work or a project to a high standard while meeting a strict deadline. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 9/5/2025