Senior Assistant Company Secretary

JD Sports Fashion Plc; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Assistant Company Secretary to enhance governance and compliance processes. This hybrid role in Bury offers diverse responsibilities, including managing board processes, overseeing compliance for subsidiaries, and leading corporate projects. The ideal candidate will have a CGI qualification and at least 8 years of experience in a company secretarial role. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and personal development, and contribute to the growth of a leading global retailer in the sports and outdoor industry.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a company secretarial role with a strong governance understanding.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage board processes and compliance with governance standards.
• Oversee daily Market Abuse Regulation compliance and prepare annual reports.

Skills

Governance and Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CGI Qualification

Job description

JD Sports - Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom Req #218

24 March 2025

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms, with colleagues working across various retail fascias in many markets worldwide.

JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996, has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019, and continues to grow both in the UK and internationally.

Our goal is to become the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To support this vision, we seek individuals who are committed to our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative, and customer-focused organization that excels operationally while exploring new growth areas.

Senior Assistant Company Secretary Job Description

This role is vital in a global FTSE100 retailer, ensuring the effective operation of the company secretarial team. You will support a growing team in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. The role offers diverse responsibilities and opportunities for development.

Reporting to the Deputy Company Secretary, you will handle various company secretarial duties. This position is suitable for an ambitious, capable, and diligent candidate eager to improve governance and compliance processes within the Group. It is a hybrid role based in Bury, Manchester.

Accountabilities:

1. Manage end-to-end board and committee processes, including drafting agendas, preparing board papers, and uploading documents to our portal.
2. Oversee UK and international subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with global governance standards.
3. Handle daily Market Abuse Regulation compliance, including maintaining insider lists and monitoring training.
4. Assist with the preparation of the Annual Report & Accounts, liaising with auditors and stakeholders.
5. Lead shareholder meetings such as the AGM.
6. Manage director induction, training, and conflict registers.
7. Lead corporate projects like legal entity rationalisation.
8. Monitor and enhance corporate governance arrangements.
9. Collaborate with other departments to provide secretarial support, including M&A activities.
10. Support and mentor team members.
11. Deputise for the Deputy Company Secretary when needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• CGI qualified (essential)
• At least 8 years of experience in a company secretarial role
• Strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements for listed companies
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Line management or mentoring experience (desirable)

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We recognize our colleagues' efforts and offer benefits such as staff discounts across JD Group and other brands, along with personal development opportunities.