We are delighted to have launched The Governance Market Survey 2026: The Reality of the Role, produced by The Core Partnership in partnership with The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. The report was launched at Governance 2026, CGIUKI’s annual conference, in London on Tuesday 7 July. Based on responses from 971 governance professionals across
We are proud to share that our 2026 Governance Market Survey is in partnership with The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland for the first time. Our Market Survey has one simple aim – to build the most detailed picture of how the governance role is evolving in practice. The survey delves into: We are
We’re seeing a noticeable increase in governance professionals who’ve been in the same role – or the same organisation – for many years and are now considering a move. The first question is almost always the same: Where do I even start with my CV? After reviewing hundreds of governance CVs each year, there are
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are no longer abstract principles – they directly shape how organisations attract, assess and retain talent. At The Core Partnership, inclusive recruitment isn’t a tick-box exercise; it’s central to how we advise clients and represent candidates across the governance profession. Drawing on insights from REC research and Olga Franczak’s recent
This is part of our Coffee Break with a CoSec series – short conversations with Company Secretaries over coffee, taking a glimpse into their careers, perspectives, and lives outside the boardroom. Today, we’re delighted to introduce Jaime Tham, Group Company Secretary at Kier Group, one of the UK’s leading infrastructure services and construction companies. Jaime
This is a series of short discussions with Company Secretaries over a coffee to take a glimpse into their careers and lives and thoughts on the profession. Let’s meet Habibunnisha Patel, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Cancer Research UK. She trained as an M&A lawyer and spent 10 years at Slaughter & May before
Even the most detail-focused governance professionals can slip up when managing their own career moves. Here are some of the most common pitfalls we see here at The Core Partnership – and how to avoid them: 🚫 1. Only Looking at Job AdvertsMany governance roles are filled through networks or recruiters before they’re ever advertised.
Interviews can be challenging, especially for governance roles where technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of organisational structures are crucial. Here are some practical tips to help you stand out and leave a lasting impression. 1. Research the Company Governance roles demand a nuanced understanding of the company you’re interviewing with. Make sure
This is a series of short discussions with Company Secretaries over a coffee to take a glimpse into their careers and lives and thoughts on the profession. Let’s meet Susan Fadil, Senior Director – Fund & Corporate Services at JTC Group, a publicly listed, global professional services business with deep expertise in fund, corporate and
In today’s candidate-short market, recruiting governance professionals has become increasingly challenging. As demand for skilled company secretaries and governance experts rises, organisations need to adopt a strategic approach to attract and retain top talent. Drawing on 25 years of experience as a specialist recruiter, here are my top tips for employers looking to strengthen their
