This FTSE 100 Assistant role will mainly focus on assisting with providing support to Boards and Committees, supporting delivery of the Annual and Interim reports, and supporting other substantial and global project based issues. Our client is looking for someone with a mature, sophisticated approach as you will be working with many stakeholders across the business, you will need to be good at managing stakeholders, handling competing demands, thinking on your feet – working closely with the Head of Department, who is a passionate and enthusiastic advocate for governance within the organisation. If you have experience of working in a large, complex international company, that experience would be a very good fit, as this organisation has other listings worldwide.
We are looking for someone who can offer not just excellent technical skills, but someone who is creative, collaborative, who can work independently as well as part of a team, who can be proactive and see the big picture. You should have the confidence gained from handling a similar role elsewhere and bringing that experience to share. Multinational business experience might also be useful as you will be liaising with colleagues in different international jurisdictions, being involved in different cultural frameworks so you will have the cultural sensitivity and understanding to succeed in this. This might be a great opportunity for someone who is looking to move away from an entities management heavy role, as this is not something that is part of this team's remit.
A full job description is available on request, duties include;
- Delivery of an efficient company secretarial and governance advisory service for Boards and Committees;
- Support and management of meetings through planning, drafting of agendas, paper collation, paper reviews, distribution and follow up actions;
- Liaising with stakeholders in the Functions and across the Businesses as required to ensure timely delivery of responsibilities;
- Researching and drafting of papers, including responding to information requests and regulatory responses;
- Planning, scheduling, drafting and reviewing of relevant materials submitted to governance forums;
- Supporting general governance advisory activities for the team’s own activities, including researching, analysing and reporting on matters as required;
- Assisting with director induction, onboarding, and ongoing vetting and general liaison and support;
- Supporting delivery of governance responsibilities relating to the subsidiary accountability framework and associated policies, including ad hoc projects; and
- Annual and Interim reporting disclosures, including drafting and process support.
The successful candidate is likely to have the following qualities and experience;
- CGI qualified (or an almost CGI qualified) company secretary or lawyer or similar professional qualification with corporate governance experience in a high quality, large and complex organisation.
- Experience of acting as secretary or governance support to a committee or in support of a large UK plc or complex organisation and the ability to advise on complex governance requirements/boardroom best practices.
- UK/European regulatory and legislative experience/awareness.
- Strong understanding of legal entity corporate governance obligations.
- Proven communication skills with excellent analysis, design, creativity and problem solving skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders of all levels.