Company Secretary

Job description

Hello. We’re Teya. Teya was founded on a simple belief: local businesses deserve better. They are the cafés, restaurants, salons, shops and entrepreneurs that bring character to our high streets, create jobs and keep communities moving. Yet for too long, financial services has made life harder for them - with clunky tools, poor support and complexity that gets in the way of running a business. Teya exists to change that. We’re building a financial platform for local businesses across Europe - one built around simple tools, thoughtful design and real human support. Our Members rely on us to help them run their business with confidence, and that responsibility shapes the way we work. We move fast. We care about quality. We stay close to the detail. And we believe great performance and genuine hospitality should go hand in hand. If you want to build meaningful products, solve real problems and make a genuine difference for local businesses, we’d love to hear from you YOUR MISSION As our Company Secretary, you’ll help design, run and continuously improve Teya’s group-wide governance framework. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our Boards and committees are effective, well supported and aligned with company law, regulatory expectations and the needs of a fast-growing business. RESPONSIBILITIES Board and committee governance - Act as Company Secretary for key Teya entities and support company secretarial governance across the wider group. - Design and manage annual Board and committee calendars, forward plans, agendas and action logs in line with strategic and regulatory priorities. - Help teams prepare high-quality Board and committee materials that support strong decision-making. - Attend relevant Board and committee meetings, advising on governance processes, directors’ duties, conflicts of interest and decision-making mechanics. - Oversee the preparation, approval and safekeeping of minutes, resolutions and Board decisions, ensuring an accurate and timely record. - Support Chairs with Board and committee effectiveness reviews and follow through on agreed actions. Group governance and shareholder matters - Maintain clear governance frameworks across key entities, including Board composition, reserved matters and decision rights. - Coordinate Board and shareholder approvals, ensuring the right documentation is in place and executed on time. - Keep group corporate governance policies up to date and make sure they are implemented and monitored effectively. Board effectiveness and information flow - Support the design of Boards and committees that are fit for purpose, with the right mix of skills, independence, diversity and regulatory alignment. - Lead periodic Board and committee effectiveness reviews and drive the follow-up actions that improve structure, process and behaviour. - Establish efficient information flows between Boards, committees, management forums and regulated entities, with clear escalation and reporting. - Coordinate induction and ongoing training for directors, including governance and regulatory updates. Governance advisory and regulatory support - Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership on governance, corporate structure and Board or shareholder processes. - Help embed a strong governance culture built on accountability, transparency and effective risk oversight. - Provide pragmatic governance input on strategic projects, M&A activity and new business or product initiatives. - Coordinate governance elements of regulatory submissions. REQUIREMENTS - Strong experience in company secretarial, corporate governance or legal governance roles, ideally in a regulated or multi-entity environment - A solid understanding of Board and committee governance, company law and governance best practices - Experience supporting senior stakeholders, including executives, Board members and committee Chairs - Confidence managing complex approval processes, governance documentation and competing priorities - Strong judgement, discretion and attention to detail - The ability to balance rigour with pragmatism in a fast-moving environment - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively when needed - Experience working with regulated entities, banking licence programmes or SMCR-style governance structures would be a strong advantage WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role sits at the centre of how Teya makes important decisions as we scale. You’ll help ensure our governance is robust, effective and ready for the next stage of growth, while enabling leadership teams and Boards to operate with clarity, confidence and pace. THE PERKS - Flexible working hours built on trust and collaboration - Physical and mental health support through Wellhub, including access to 1,500+ gyms, 1-1 therapy, meditation, and wellbeing apps - Enhanced maternity and paternity leave - Cycle-to-Work Scheme - Health and Life Insurance - Pension Scheme - 25 days of annual leave (+ bank holidays) - Daily office snacks - Friendly, informal office environment in Central London Teya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.