Assistant Company Secretary (FTC)

-; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Company Secretary for a fixed-term parental leave cover. The role involves corporate governance, managing committee activities, and compliance tasks, requiring strong relationship-building and organizational skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in FTSE companies and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Work-life balance

Development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a Company Secretarial role within FTSE 100 or large FTSE 250 companies.
• Experience in a complex plc environment, preferably in energy or mining sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support for PLC committee activities and meeting management.
• Managing the annual general meeting and related project management.
• Drafting and reviewing governance documents and regulatory reports.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Corporate Governance

Strong relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in process improvement

Change management

Education

Chartered Secretary or equivalent

Lawyer or Chartered Accountant

Job description

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group

Job Description:

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Company Secretary's Office

The Company Secretary's Office (CSO) partners with the boards and businesses at bp to facilitate effective decision-making through dynamic corporate governance, while maintaining the good standing of bp legal entities worldwide. The department emphasizes excellence in corporate governance, simplification, and building trusted partnerships. The role reports to the Head of Corporate Governance and is based in our headquarters in St James', Piccadilly, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Position Details

This is a fixed-term parental leave cover for 12 months.

Responsibilities:

1. Company secretarial activities, including support for PLC committee activities and meeting management.
2. Building relationships with committee members and stakeholders.
3. Supporting governance reviews, risk considerations, and compliance activities.
4. Managing the annual general meeting and related project management.
5. Drafting and reviewing governance documents and regulatory reports.
6. Supporting insurance renewals and external policy developments.
7. Mentoring colleagues and supporting departmental activities.

Key Skills & Capabilities:

• Knowledge of UK Corporate Governance and listing regimes.
• Experience in a Company Secretarial role within FTSE 100 or large FTSE 250 companies.
• Strong relationship-building, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in process improvement and change management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Chartered Secretary, lawyer, chartered accountant, or equivalent.
• Experience in a complex plc environment, preferably in energy or mining sectors.

Why Join bp:

We offer an inclusive culture, work-life balance, development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We support diversity and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Details:

• Travel: Negligible
• Relocation: Not available
• Remote work: Hybrid model

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Background checks and other employment contingencies may apply.