Company Secretarial and Legal Administrator

Marston's PLC; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK company in Wolverhampton is seeking a proactive Administrator to join their Company Secretarial & Legal team. This full-time position entails providing administrative support for legal matters, managing shareholder queries, and assisting with corporate governance tasks. The ideal candidate will excel in a busy environment, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Additional benefits include apprenticeship programs, enhanced parental leave, and discounts at company establishments.

Benefits

Apprenticeship programmes

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

30% off in Marston's pubs

20% off accommodation

Marston's Cheers Platform

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent engagement and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Professional approach and discretion.
• Previous experience in an administrative support role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with company secretarial duties, including managing shareholder queries.
• Provide administrative support for legal matters.
• Support corporate governance processes, ensuring compliance.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings.
• General administration to support the wider team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office 365 proficiency

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Administrator to join our Company Secretarial & Legal team here at Marston's. You'll be joining a small, friendly but busy team and the role plays a crucial part in supporting the Company Secretary & Legal function, providing high‑quality administrative support across legal and governance matters, including contract administration, dealing with shareholder queries, and maintaining important company records and filings.

For the right candidate, there is also an opportunity to support our sustainability strategy by joining our sustainability taskforce. This is a fantastic role for someone who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment, is confident dealing with people at all levels of seniority and has excellent organisational skills. This is a full‑time role based at our fantastic Pub Support Centre in Wolverhampton, which offers an open‑plan environment with collaborative working spaces and even its own pub.

Responsibilities

• Assist with company secretarial duties, including managing shareholder queries, maintaining statutory registers, preparing board packs, and supporting the preparation of the Annual Report and other filings at Companies House.
• Provide administrative support for legal matters, including contract management, document preparation and obtaining signatures.
• Support corporate governance processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings – scheduling, minute‑taking, maintaining accurate records and action tracking.
• General administration to support the wider team, such as processing invoices, raising purchase orders, maintaining records and filing systems, booking travel and supporting diary management.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent engagement and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Professional approach and discretion.
• Previous experience in an administrative support role and working collaboratively as part of a team.

Benefits

• Apprenticeship programmes – offering training and development at any stage of your career.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to 26 weeks service at 15 weeks prior to EWC).
• 30 % off in Marston's pubs and 20 % off accommodation through our privilege card.
• Marston's Cheers Platform (discounts on many high‑street and online major retailers).
• Share save incentive scheme.
• Employee assistance programme – including various wellbeing support services, a completely confidential 24/7 helpline, up to 6 counselling sessions and more online services.

Additional Information

Salary: From £25,000 (depends on skills & experience)
Hours: 35 hrs per week, award‑winning modern & sustainable office with the option of hybrid working.
Leave: 33 days annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per year.
Location: Pub Support Centre, Wolverhampton (open‑plan environment with collaborative working spaces and its own pub).