Assistant Company Secretary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing and scientific research is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary for a hybrid role based in London. You will play a critical role in supporting corporate governance and legal compliance across global subsidiaries, ensuring the smooth functioning of the organisation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the global manufacturing industry.
• Good understanding of UK company law and the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company Secretariat in delivering high standards of corporate governance.
• Work alongside the Senior Assistant Company Secretary to ensure effective governance.
• Help implement and oversee compliance with global best practice policies.

Skills

Corporate Governance

Compliance

Project Management

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified with the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI / ICSA)

Degree in law, business, finance, or related field

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Assistant Company Secretary
London/City - Hybrid 2-3 days
£300 per day - 6 month Contract - Inside IR35

Yolk recruitment is managing a new opportunity for an Assistant Company Secretary to work with a leader in manufacturing and scientific research.

You'll play a key part in ensuring a global organisation runs smoothly, joining a well-established head office team, where your legal and governance skills will help ensure strong compliance and oversight across a network of international subsidiaries.

This is what you'll be doing

You'll support the Company Secretariat in delivering high standards of corporate governance and legal compliance, with a particular focus on overseas entities. It's a hands-on role that combines advisory work, records management and project involvement.

• Help implement and oversee compliance with global best practice policies and procedures.
• Work alongside the Senior Assistant Company Secretary to ensure effective governance and statutory compliance, with a particular focus on the group's international subsidiaries, including by: Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with overseas contactsManaging the day-to-day relationship with the external provider supporting global subsidiariesAdvising colleagues on company law and governance best practiceSupporting routine governance matters, such as signing off annual accounts and updating board appointmentsKeeping department records accurate and up to dateContributing to the annual review process for all overseas entitiesLeading the yearly review of subsidiary board structures, and recommending changes where needed
• Support corporate restructures and M&A activity
• Contribute to the Legal Entity Rationalisation programme, helping streamline the group's structure
• Assist with preparations for the AGM
• Help manage dividend processes, including timelines and shareholder communications
• Respond to shareholder queries, working closely with the share registrar
• Promote good corporate governance, especially in line with the UK Corporate Governance Code
• Help maintain the group's governance framework, including board terms of reference and secretarial policies
• Support the management of confidential project lists and share dealing permissions in line with Market Abuse Regulations
• Draft and contribute to RNS announcements and FCA filings

The experience you'll bring to the team

• 5+ years' experience in similar role
• Experience in global manufacturing industry
• Part-qualified or fully qualified with the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI / ICSA)
• A degree in law, business, finance, or a related field is advantageous
• Good understanding of UK company law and the UK Corporate Governance Code
• Experience supporting a Company Secretariat or working in a corporate governance/legal environment