Work experience placements

We are offering summer work experience placements to second or third year university students interested in a career in the company secretarial and governance profession. Placements are usually of around three weeks duration and are typically undertaken as a precursor to our graduate training scheme. Placements offer the opportunity to work with our small and friendly expert team, made up of experienced company secretaries, corporate lawyers and administrators. Through a combination of formal introductory training sessions and practical experience of client matters, our placements offer real insight into a company secretarial career with Oakwood, and the unparalleled training and long-term career development opportunities that this brings. A typical work experience placement would involve: Assisting with company secretarial compliance matters for clients, working with both our Company Secretarial Advisor and Administration teams Practical experience of Diligent Entities company secretarial software Introduction to technical compliance matters, such as company formations and ongoing requirements under the Companies Act 2006 Providing support to our Administration team on all matters, including maintenance of clients company secretarial records Opportunity to meet and network with company secretarial and legal professionals at all levels Skills required: Demonstrable interest in a company secretarial / governance career First rate academic, technical and administrative skills Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Attention to detail and a methodical approach to all tasks Positive, can-do, friendly attitude and flexible approach Location: Altrincham, near Manchester Payment terms: Competitive hourly rate If the above interests you, please send your CV, together with a covering e-mail explaining your reasons for applying and the dates that you are available, to Muriel Thorne [email protected] and Lauren Cavanagh [email protected]