Director, Company Secretarial

Were Gravita: the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. Were a full service tech-enabled firm working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals and make an impact in the world.

Were growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.

Our mission is to become the UKs leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals and our high-calibre team work hard to achieve them. We are one team with one agenda working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver a great service to our clients. So if you join us youll not only be working on exciting client challenges youll also be helping us shape the future of accounting.

The Role

The Company Secretarial Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of the company secretarial function ensuring the delivery of exceptional services including statutory compliance board support and corporate restructuring for a diverse client portfolio. The role involves managing key client relationships driving operational excellence through onshore and offshore teams championing process innovation and handling complex cases. The Director also plays a pivotal role in business development client onboarding and aligning the service line with the firms wider strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Clients / Technical Delivery

• Act as a senior adviser to clients providing expert guidance on company secretarial and complex corporate matters.

• Build trusted relationships with boards and senior stakeholders delivering strategic advice that adds measurable value.

• Oversee all company secretarial assignments using the CRO offering ensuring technical excellence and adherence to UK company law.

• Represent the firm at client meetings presentations and industry events as a subject matter expert.

• Proactively identify compliance risks and implement robust governance frameworks.

• Drive revenue growth through client retention cross-selling and new business opportunities.

• Collaborate with Partners and Marketing on proposals pitches and onboarding strategies.

• Act as a brand ambassador representing the firm and service line professionally.

• Take ownership of departmental financial performance including budgeting forecasting and profitability.

• Contribute to strategic decision-making at leadership level ensuring alignment with firm-wide objectives.

Knowledge and Innovation

• Maintain deep technical expertise and ensure the team meets professional standards.

• Champion process improvements and digital transformation to enhance efficiency and scalability.

• Share knowledge internally and externally positioning the firm as a thought leader.

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

People / Team Management

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing CoSec team setting objectives conducting reviews and planning succession.

• Promote an inclusive collaborative culture that values wellbeing and professional growth.

• Ensure resource planning and team structure meet client and business demands effectively.

• Support junior staff development through training coaching and participation in networking events.

Qualifications Knowledge & Experience:

• Extensive experience in corporate governance and company secretarial services within professional services or legal environments.

• Proven ability to lead multi-level teams and manage complex client portfolios.

• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting resource planning and profitability management.

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with confidence engaging at board level.

• Advanced knowledge of UK company law and governance frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and deliver operational excellence.

Your Career with Gravita

When you join Gravita well support you on your own growth journey. We want to be the place you learn grow and unlock your true potential.

Well work with you to build a progression plan to outline how youll grow at our company and everything well do to help you get there. Were also passionate about learning and development to help you focus on your future.

The Nitty Gritty

• Our standard working week is a 37.5-hour week on a hybrid basis

• Core working hours are 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday

• Flexible working and happy employees are at the top of our list here at Gravita and we have been working hard to support our teams through the fast-paced changes.

• Your development wont be forgotten our development support is extraordinary for a firm of our size.

• Its a busy fast-paced environment here at Gravita. Feel free to check out our social media channels (Instagram X LinkedIn and Glassdoor).