Company Secretary Executive

Based at the City Football Academy in Manchester, this permanent full-time role supports the delivery of a high-quality company secretarial and governance service across City Football Group's UK and international clubs and companies. Working as part of the Legal team, you will help keep the Group compliant, support effective board and committee operations, and contribute to governance practices that enable the organization to operate with confidence. The role is Manchester-based with flexible hybrid working and regular office attendance.

Who We Are

#

Founded in 2013, City Football Group is the world's leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with teams across the globe connected by a shared belief in doing things differently. Alongside our clubs, we invest in football-related businesses and build partnerships that help the game, and the communities around it, thrive. Everything we do is guided by our purpose: empowering better lives through football. Rooted in more than a century of "City" football, we are proud of the role our clubs play locally and globally, creating positive impact on and off the pitch.

The Company Secretarial function sits within CFG's Legal team and supports the governance of UK and international portfolio clubs and group companies. Working closely with the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, and the Associate Company Secretary, you will support with board and committee processes, working with colleagues across CFG and helping to deliver company secretarial services in an international football organization.

The Role

#

As Company Secretary Executive, you will support the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, and the Associate Company Secretary, with a broad range of day-to-day company secretarial and activities across CFG's portfolio.

You will help coordinate board and committee meetings with for example, preparing papers, managing diaries, tracking actions through to completion. You will also maintain statutory registers, company books, share certificates and Companies House filings.

The role will involve regular contact with CFG's UK and international corporate services providers, as well as supporting KYC and due diligence requests from banks, regulators and football governing bodies.

What You’ll Bring

#

⚽ A Chartered Governance Institute qualification.

⚽ An understanding of UK company law, corporate governance principles and Companies House filing requirements.

⚽ Experience supporting boards and/or committees.

Why Choose Us

#

Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days' annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

Manchester-based employees also benefit from free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

How to Apply

#

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 5 November 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

The recruitment process is expected to include an introductory Teams interview of approximately 45 minutes, followed by an in-person interview at the City Football Academy in Manchester with the hiring manager and selected Legal colleagues.

We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Equal Opportunities

#

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

All CFG recruitment communications originate from @cityfootball.com email addresses. If you receive communications from Gmail, Outlook.com or other personal email services claiming to represent CFG, please verify with the hiring team. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK-based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.