UKAEA - UKIFS is leading the drive to put fusion energy on the grid, to give the world a new form of long-term, sustainable low-carbon electricity. At their sites at Culham, Oxfordshire and Rotherham, South Yorkshire, they have a rapidly growing workforce to fulfil their expanding programme of research, focused on delivering the UK's first fusion prototype power plant by 2040.

Company Secretary for UKIFS

Location: Culham OX14 3DB Part time 2 days per week (15 hours total) On site presence

Responsibilities:

• Manage statutory filings, maintain company records, and ensure adherence to statutory obligations, including Companies Act requirements.
• Provide professional support to the Board of Directors, including preparing minutes, resolutions, and board packs, and facilitating board induction and training.
• Organize board meetings, and sub committees of the board meetings to ensure accurate recording of minutes and timely dissemination to board members.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory and regulatory filings.
• Maintain and update company records, registers, and statutory documentation in accordance with legal requirements.
• Manage the company's official books and records.
• Stay abreast of changes in legislation and legal trends to ensure proactive legal compliance
• Collaborate with senior management in the development and review of corporate policies and procedures.
• Provide training to board members and staff on governance, compliance, and ethical considerations.
• Provide advice on Freedom of Information requests

Experience and Qualifications required:

Degree level or equivalent experience

• [Company secretary qualification]
• Qualified lawyer
• Knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement regulations, UK public sector law, Companies Act.
• Understanding of public sector governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Track record of deploying strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide strategic legal advice.

Required:

• Extensive expertise in a broad spread of legal areas to cover IP, employment, JVs and other partnering or collaboration models, procurement, corporate governance and finance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track record of dealing with complex matters with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and collaboration skills.
• Creative problem solver with a demonstrated ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences

Beneifical

• Experience of working with new organisations and making them thrive, with an ability to work in an adaptable and agile manner.
• Excellent leadership skills along with an inclusive, collaborative, hardworking style where team members are empowered to deliver results.

Location: Culham OX14 3DB Part time 2 days per week (15 hours total) On site presence

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