We’re recruiting for an Assistant Company Secretary to join us. This role is responsible for providing governance and company secretarial services to a range of subsidiary companies and divisional level governance forums. The role will also support wider Group governance projects such as the successful delivery of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and production of the Annual Report. 

What you'll be doing:

• Acting as secretary to a portfolio of subsidiary entities and divisional Committees including but not limited to - building and maintaining effective relationships with Board members and Senior Management, Board/Committee meeting administration and logistics, Board support including timely distribution of Board and Committee packs, meeting attendance and minute taking, oversight and maintenance of all statutory records and filings & providing governance advice
• Providing company secretarial and governance services to a portfolio of subsidiary Companies and divisional Committees within the Group ensuring that all entities remain fully compliant with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and where relevant, compliance with all aspects of the UK Corporate Governance Code, regulatory requirements and the FCA’s Listing, Disclosure and Transparency Rules
• Assisting with Group and divisional governance projects such as the successful delivery of the AGM and production of the Annual Report
• Assisting with projects to improve governance standards across the Group e.g. constitutional document updates, legal entity rationalisation projects, Company incorporations and reviews and implementation of subsidiary governance frameworks
• Management of all Board/entity related matters within the role holder’s portfolio including supporting with the appointment and induction process for new Directors, arranging of site visits and strategy events
• Assisting with co-ordinating the year end process for subsidiary entities which includes the preparation and approval of year end accounts, conflicts of interest reviews, governance reviews and verification of Annual Report content
• Conducting horizon scanning research by attending external seminars for statutory and regulatory changes that could affect the Company including research on governance and changes to regulation or legislation impacting FTSE listed companies. This will involve communicating any changes to the team and ensuring processes are updated and implemented where required