Thinking about making a career move in the governance sector? With over 25 years as a specialist recruiter, I’ve seen first-hand what it takes to secure that dream job! Here are my top tips to help you transition smoothly and successfully. Let’s dive in! 1. Define Your North Star What’s your ultimate career goal? Are
Diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) are crucial for fostering a vibrant, innovative workplace. Yet, many Secretariats struggle to translate these values into their own recruitment processes when they come to hire. Here are some effective strategies to enhance DEI in recruiting governance professionals: 1. Reassess The Job Description Job descriptions often contain language that can unintentionally
Are you looking for a Trainee Company Secretarial Assistant role? The Core Partnership and Bridgehouse have teamed up and we’re delighted to announce the launch of The Governance Trainee Academy – a fantastic new practical training initiative, designed and delivered by experienced Company Secretaries and governance recruitment specialists to help you launch your career in corporate governance! The
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 Nickesha Graham-Burrrell, Company Secretary at Serco Group Plc – an international FTSE-250 company. A law graduate and ACG qualified, Nickesha has enjoyed continued swift progression in
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 John Mills, Company Secretary at Santander UK – a leading banking and financial services business in the UK and part of the Banco Santander Group, the
This is a series of discussions with company secretaries over a coffee to take a glimpse into their careers and lives and thoughts on the profession. Let’s meet James Schirn, Company Secretary at the FRC (Financial Reporting Council) – the regulator for auditors, accountants and actuaries and the body that sets the UK Corporate Governance
It’s now been 6 months since I returned to work after having a year off on maternity leave (and went from having a docile baby to a boisterous toddler) – time flies! Becoming a parent is a monumental life event, and navigating paternity/maternity leave and returning to work can present unique challenges for Company Secretaries
It’s with a huge sense of pride that I announce that as of 1 December 2023, The Core Partnership is fully employee owned. This is a key milestone for the business which will preserve our independence and secure the long-term future of the business. The transition will also protect our values and culture and will
Since 2008, there has been no legal requirement for a non-listed company to have a company secretary. However, the data in recent years clearly demonstrates there has been a boom in the number of company secretaries outside the listed environment, particularly in the not-for-profit and public sectors. A robust governance structure and framework, which really
With many of you returning to your desks, following what we hope were splendid summer holidays, we thought we’d recap on the developments and insights that have emerged in the governance market these past few months. The FRC is currently taking on a more active role in monitoring and reinforcing governance reporting standards in various
