Assistant Company Secretary - 12 Month FTC - Hyrid

Chadwick Nott; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European life sciences organisation is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary for a 12-month hybrid role in London. The position involves supporting the Company Secretary with governance and compliance tasks, managing incentive schemes, and ensuring timely regulatory filings. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop Company Secretarial skills within a global business.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Company Secretarial role.
• Familiarity with NHS and pharmaceutical industry practices.
• Experience with large group structures and European subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company Secretary in delivering secretariat services.
• Manage administration of long-term incentive schemes.
• Prepare documentation and oversee corporate structures.

Skills

Company Secretarial experience

Knowledge of company law

Minute-taking

Preparing board papers

Job description

Assistant Company Secretary - 12 Month FTC - Hybrid

Our client, a leading European life sciences organisation, is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to support the Company Secretary for a 12-month period.

The role is hybrid, requiring 2 days per week in the office located in central London.

The main focus will be on supporting the Company Secretary in delivering secretariat services and corporate governance. The Assistant Company Secretary will work closely with various parts of the business, including boards of the company and investors, to ensure the smooth operation of the Company Secretary function. This includes providing expertise on legal, governance, regulatory, and compliance matters to minimise risk.

Key responsibilities include managing administration of long-term incentive schemes, preparing documentation on key issues, obtaining investor consents, maintaining a register of consents, compiling financial reports, overseeing corporate structures, and ensuring timely regulatory filings.

Applicants should have prior Company Secretarial experience, particularly within organisations with large group structures and European subsidiaries. Knowledge of NHS and pharmaceutical industry practices, company law, minute-taking, and preparing/distributing board papers is preferred.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with a global business and further develop your Company Secretarial skills.

For more details, please contact Bianca Gibbs at Chadwick Nott:

• Phone: [phone]
• Mobile: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bianca-gibbs-b1642889

*Chadwick Nott is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, or personal characteristics. We celebrate diversity in the workplace. Please note that experience levels indicated are guidelines.*