Senior Company Secretarial Assistant

FTSE Top 50 Group seeks a Senior Company Secretarial Assistant to work within their award-winning company secretarial team.

Responsibilities:

The role of the Company Secretarial Assistant sits within Group Company Secretariat team which provides company secretarial, corporate governance and compliance support to the Group and its business units. You will be involved in key projects and services administered by the team, including providing a full secretarial service to a business unit.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Significant contribution to the delivery of the award-winning Annual Report including project planning, researching topics, collating data, drafting content, complying with regulations
• Acting as secretary to one of the business units and supporting the operation of its Executive Committee, promoting best practice, managing compliance and filings
• Engaging in the development and ongoing management of governance led initiatives and internal processes, maintaining content on platforms
• Providing advice regarding directors' duties and delegated authorities
• Support work on share plans
• Contribute to horizon scanning activities and assessment of external developments, informing recommendations and action plans whilst raising awareness across stakeholders
• Working collaboratively with Company Secretariat, seeking opportunities to add value

We are looking for:

• It is likely you will currently be working as a Senior/Company Secretarial Assistant or Assistant Company Secretary
• You will either possesses an CGI/ICSA qualification or part qualification, be a qualified Lawyer or Risk Professional coupled with solid relevant professional post-qualification experience
• It is essential you have Listed company experience. Knowledge of the Companies Act, Listing Rules, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules is sought.
• Excellent analytical and communications skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and build relationships
• Able to work autonomously and take ownership of key work

Package on Offer:

• Attractive base salary
• Bonus
• Competitive pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Discounted health cover
• Enhanced annual leave
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Product discounts

Apply:

If you are interested in this Senior Company Secretarial Assistant position, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jacqui Douglas. If the role isn’t right for you but you are interested in hearing about similar positions or some advice regarding the market, then please do get in touch.

*All candidates will be considered on merit

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