Senior Assistant Company Secretary

James Fisher and Sons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Discretionary Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

EV Scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons Plc in London seeks a Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join the Company Secretarial team in a hybrid, full-time role. You will support governance and compliance across James Fisher & Sons Plc and its international subsidiaries, ensuring statutory compliance and effective entity management, working closely with the Company Secretary and senior stakeholders.

You will help drive governance initiatives, manage board governance support for the Annual Report and AGM, and

Qualifications

• Experience implementing compliance processes and governance in a listed company environment.
• Qualified Company Secretary (ACG) or equivalent with strong governance knowledge.
• Familiarity with subsidiary governance and statutory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Subsidiary Governance Framework with cross-functional partners.
• Maintain corporate records, registers, and filings across jurisdictions (Diligent Entities).
• Assist with intra-group transactions and restructures in collaboration with Legal, Tax and Treasury teams.
• Coordinate subsidiary accounts filing and Group Annual Report processes.
• Support AGM delivery including notices, minutes, and regulatory announcements.
• Ensure compliance with UK Listing Rules, MAR, and Corporate Governance Code.

Skills

Company secretarial

Governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Company Secretary (ACG) or equivalent

Tools

Diligent Entities

Job description

About the Role

Senior Assistant Company Secretary
Full-Time, Permanent
London, Hybrid working

The Role:

Join our Company Secretarial team and play a key role in supporting the governance and compliance framework of a global organisation. Working closely with the Company Secretary and senior stakeholders, you will help deliver a high-quality company secretarial service, overseeing entity management and statutory compliance across James Fisher & Sons Plc's international subsidiaries.

This varied role also offers exposure to listed company activities, including UK Listing Rules compliance, Market Abuse Regulation, Corporate Governance requirements, and support for Board governance, the Annual Report, and AGM processes.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and implement the Subsidiary Governance Framework, partnering with stakeholders across the business to ensure effective adoption.
• Maintain corporate records, statutory registers, and filings across multiple jurisdictions using Diligent Entities.
• Assist with intra-group transactions, including restructures, loans, dividends, incorporations, and company dissolutions, working closely with Legal, Tax, and Treasury teams.
• Coordinate the preparation, completion, and filing of subsidiary accounts and support the Group Annual Report process.
• Assist with the delivery of the AGM, including drafting notices, minutes, regulatory announcements, and coordinating meeting logistics.
• Support compliance with the UK Listing Rules, Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), and Corporate Governance Code.
• Monitor governance developments and regulatory changes, identifying and implementing required actions.
• Provide company secretarial support on governance projects and strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging technology and AI to enhance governance processes and efficiency.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in implementing compliance processes, embedding governance frameworks, and managing compliance activities within a listed company environment.
• Qualified Company Secretary (ACG) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in company secretarial, corporate governance, and legal entity management within a complex multinational organisation.
• Strong knowledge of subsidiary governance frameworks and statutory compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with governance platforms such as Diligent Entities or similar systems.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and successfully implement change initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive, collaborative, and confident in partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package (Car Allowance, Discretionary Bonus, Private Medical Insurance, EV Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, etc.)
• Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions
• Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world's most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers' assets.

Our One James Fisher strategy unites our capabilities under a single vision, building a stronger, more cohesive business within the Blue Economy.

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At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.

To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida. You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page:
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