Assistant Company Secretary

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary to enhance governance and compliance within their Secretariat team. This role involves supporting board processes, managing compliance, and leading corporate projects, all within a dynamic PLC environment. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and possess strong relationship-building skills to thrive in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a governance role within a listed organization.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and corporate governance.
• Ambitious, capable, and hardworking with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support board and committee processes, including document preparation.
• Manage compliance with global governance framework for subsidiaries.
• Lead AGM and shareholder meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Relationship building

Governance understanding

Job description

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Ladwa Recruitment is working in partnership with a prestigious listed organization to recruit an experienced Assistant Company Secretary for their Company Secretariat department.

This entrepreneurial organization seeks an experienced governance professional to join their growing, fast-paced Secretariat team. Working closely with a supportive and collaborative secretariat team and reporting to the Deputy Company Secretary, this role offers varied and challenging work within a PLC.

1. Support the board and committee processes, including drafting agendas, preparing board papers, and uploading documents to the board portal.
2. Manage UK & international subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with the global governance framework.
3. Oversee MAR compliance.
4. Assist with the Annual Report & Accounts, including drafting, reviewing content, and liaising with auditors and stakeholders.
5. Lead the AGM and other shareholder meetings.
6. Manage director induction processes and maintain related registers.
7. Lead on corporate projects, such as legal entity rationalization.
8. Support and mentor team members.

This role is suited for an ambitious, capable, and hardworking candidate eager to enhance governance and compliance processes within the Group. A good understanding of corporate governance and regulatory requirements for a listed organization is essential.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, possess strong relationship-building skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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