Company Secretariat Assistant

Centrica; Windsor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Company Secretariat Assistant to join their dynamic Legal and Compliance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in UK statutory company administration and support the Centrica plc Board and Committees. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with corporate governance, managing the share register, and preparing essential documentation for meetings and reports. With a strong focus on personal development and a flexible working environment, this position is perfect for someone who values growth and integrity in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in company secretarial support within a UK listed company.
• Ability to maintain compliance with legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide company secretarial support for corporate governance.
• Maintain the Diligent database and undertake Companies House filings.

Skills

Company Secretarial Experience

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

CGI (ICSA) Qualification

Tools

Diligent Database

Job description

We have an excellent new opportunity for a Company Secretariat Assistant to join our Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Ethics & Compliance, and Secretariat Function (LRECS). LRECS focusses on providing a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and delivering opportunities for growth and personal development.

In this role you will provide company secretarial support to the Secretariat function which has primary responsibility within Centrica for corporate governance, share scheme compliance and UK statutory compliance.

Location: We work flexibly in line with our Flexible First working arrangements believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. The successful candidate will, however, need to be comfortable commuting to our Windsor office on a weekly basis and to our other locations as may be needed.

What will you do?

The primary area of accountability is in relation to UK statutory company administration. However, other accountabilities include providing support to the Centrica plc Board and Committees from time to time and liaising with the Company's share registrars to ensure that Centrica's share register is managed efficiently and effectively. You will also be involved with the following:

• Maintaining the Diligent database and undertaking Companies House filings.
• Preparation of documents to ensure continued compliance with applicable legislation and regulation.
• Drafting, circulating and filing of minutes for subsidiary companies (e.g., appointment/resignation of directors).
• Preparation and release of Stock Exchange Announcements including in relation to the share buyback and associated processes.
• Providing support in relation to the preparation of the Centrica plc Annual Report.
• Assisting with the arrangements for the Centrica plc Annual General Meeting.
• Providing support for the subsidiary statutory accounts process.
• Preparing corporate information in support of project tenders.
• Recording all communications received from shareholders, liaising with Centrica's share Registrars and drafting responses as appropriate.
• Assistance with Inside Information protocols.

Who are we looking for?

• CGI (ICSA) qualified/nearly qualified - you must be able to commit to finishing or completing a CGI Qualification if not yet complete.
• Demonstrable company secretarial experience gained within the Secretariat of a UK listed company.
• Confidentiality, conscientiousness and integrity.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask.

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