This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a busy Company Secretarial team of a UK public listed company and work with an inspiring Assistant Company Secretary and experienced General Counsel & Company Secretary in a varied governance role. Duties will include;
- Maintain and improve administrative and governance systems for a publicly listed company
- Assist with governance and statutory compliance for our global subsidiaries
- Assist in the preparation of Board and Executive Committee meeting papers and packs
- Assist and manage the annual calendar for Board, sub-committee, and Executive meetings
- Provide administrative support to Board directors
- Assist with the preparation and production of the annual report
- Provide support on stock exchange announcements
- Assist with the arrangement of the Annual General Meeting
- Assist with the arrangement of Board and Committee meetings and events
- Lead on day-to-day company secretarial correspondence and communication, ensuring accurate responses in a timely manner
- Assist in the maintenance of our corporate website
- Assist with share plan administration
- Liaise with our share registrar on share or AGM related matters
- Work with the company secretarial team to ensure that the governance framework is robust and fit for purpose, including ensuring compliance with Delegation of Authorities and approvals as well as the ongoing review of policies and procedures.
- Monitor and communicate changes in the law, regulations, and guidance regarding corporate governance.
The successful candidate is likely to be;
- Ideally a graduate (applicants educated to at least ‘A’ level standard will be considered) and you may be Governance Institute/ICSA part qualified – but this is not essential
- Experienced in company secretarial/governance matters, preferably in a listed company environment, but not essential
- Someone who is very organized and a ‘self-starter’, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
- Able to prioritise multiple workstreams, even when working under pressure – and you handle this well
- Interested in developing a corporate governance career in a listed company (PLC) environment
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and curious with a growth mindset, able to think on your feet and be pro-active and flexible – you are happy to drive continuous improvement, particularly relating to processes
- Respectful of confidential information and have high personal integrity and discretion
- You are a strong communicator and can build relationships with all stakeholders with a focus on collaboration – you are resilient and comfortable dealing with all levels in an organisation
- You have excellent technology skills and are competent in Microsoft 365, Excel and PowerPoint experience of using Blueprint and Board Intelligence would be an advantage
- Happiest working in a fast-paced environment, as part of a busy team
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