Senior Assistant Company Secretary

TN United Kingdom; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Assistant Company Secretary to enhance governance and compliance within their dynamic team. This hybrid role in Bury offers a unique opportunity to manage board processes and support corporate projects while mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will possess a CGI qualification and extensive experience in company secretarial functions, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and offers a collaborative environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the company's governance landscape.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in company secretarial roles with a strong governance background.
• Ability to manage board processes and compliance effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage board and committee processes, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.
• Assist with Annual Report, liaising with auditors and stakeholders.

Skills

Governance Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring Skills

Education

CGI Qualification

Job description

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Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Bury

Client:

JD Group

Location:

Bury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Assistant Company Secretary Job Description

This role within a global FTSE100 retailer is crucial for ensuring the effective functioning of the company secretarial team. You will support a growing team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization. The role is diverse, offering many opportunities for development.

Reporting to the Deputy Company Secretary, you will be part of a team handling various company secretarial responsibilities. This position suits an ambitious, capable, and hardworking candidate eager to enhance governance and compliance processes within the Group.

This is a hybrid role based in Bury, Manchester.

Accountabilities:

• Manage end-to-end board and committee processes, including drafting agendas, preparing board papers, and uploading documents to the board portal.
• Oversee UK & international subsidiaries ensuring compliance with global governance frameworks.
• Handle daily Market Abuse Regulation compliance, including maintaining insider and confidentiality lists and monitoring training.
• Assist with the Annual Report & Accounts, including drafting, reviewing content, and liaising with auditors and stakeholders.
• Lead shareholder meetings such as the AGM.
• Manage director induction processes, training, and conflict registers.
• Lead corporate projects, e.g., legal entity rationalization.
• Monitor and improve corporate governance arrangements.
• Coordinate with other departments to provide secretarial support, e.g., M&A activities.
• Support and mentor team members.
• Deputize for the Deputy Company Secretary as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

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