Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Orion Engineering Services Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector seeks a Senior Assistant Company Secretary for a 6-month PAYE contract in London. The role requires providing governance insight, supporting the Board, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Chartered Governance qualification and relevant experience within a corporate secretariat function.

Qualifications

• Chartered Governance Institute qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in corporate secretariat function.
• Strong legal and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support Deputy Company Secretary.
• Provide governance advice globally.
• Deliver Board support and guidance.

Skills

Governance Insight

Legal Knowledge

Regulatory Best Practices

Education

Chartered Governance Institute qualification

Job description

Our O&G client is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Assistant Company Secretary, based in London. This has been released on a 6-month PAYE contract initially.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Deputy Company Secretary on company-related matters
• Provide governance insight and advice for subsidiary entities globally
• Deliver Board support and corporate governance guidance across client entities
• Contribute to the Governance section of the company’s Annual Report and Form 20-F
• Ensure compliance with evolving statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements
• Manage registrar (Equiniti) relationship and ensure high-quality shareholder service

Specific Requirements:

• Chartered Governance Institute qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous post-qualification experience in a corporate secretariat function, including plc experience
• Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory best practices relevant to the role

This is a permanent position. If you feel suited to the above opportunity and wish to learn more, please contact Orion Group or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: PR/078132.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflect the diversity and values of our client base and Orion Group. We welcome a wide range of experiences and viewpoints, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, job classification, and religion. In our inclusive workplace, everyone is assured the right to equitable, fair, and respectful treatment, regardless of employment status as staff or contractor.