Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Three UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Assistant Company Secretary to provide technical and administrative support. You will be responsible for meeting support, governance policy implementation, and subsidiary compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate governance and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Up to 28 days off plus bank holidays

Paid personal days

Pension plan

Range of discounts and vouchers

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a company secretarial role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support meeting preparation and minute taking for Board Committees.
• Assist in implementing corporate governance policies.
• Oversee subsidiary company compliance and record keeping.
• Manage compliance queries and stakeholder reporting.

Skills

Corporate governance principles understanding

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Engagement with senior stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with company secretarial software

Education

Lawyer or Chartered Governance Institute qualification

Tools

Board Intelligence

Diligent

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Assistant Company Secretary to provide technical and administrative support to the Deputy Company Secretary and help ensure the Group complies with its corporate governance and statutory requirements.

What you will do in the role.

• Meeting support – preparing agendas, drafting papers, compiling board packs for Board and Committee meetings; supporting the recording of meeting minutes for Board Committees.
• Supporting the implementation of governance best practice – aiding the Deputy Company Secretary in driving governance excellence and developing and implementing corporate governance policies, procedures and practices.
• Subsidiary compliance – overseeing management of board meetings and statutory compliance for subsidiary companies within the Group, including minute taking, drafting of resolutions, and maintaining statutory records; assisting with paper and online filings at Companies House.
• Record keeping – maintaining accurate records of corporate actions in online portals and electronic databases, including resolutions, minutes and other relevant documents.
• Other tasks – assisting with compliance queries relating to the Group Delegation of Authority, drafting disclosures required for annual Group and subsidiary accounts, assisting stakeholders with miscellaneous reporting requirements (Payment Practices, Modern Slavery) and managing KYC and UBO requests.

Qualifications.

• Lawyer or Chartered Governance Institute qualified with extensive experience in a company secretarial role.
• High level knowledge and understanding of corporate governance principles and statutory requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal skills.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with company secretarial software and databases (e.g. Board Intelligence, Diligent) essential.

What we offer.

We care about our people’s success by offering competitive pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, paid personal days, pension plan and a range of discounts and vouchers. We support career growth through a comprehensive learning and development programme.

Need to know.

The role is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and offers of employment are subject to background checks including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet regulatory standards. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that reflects their skills and diversity, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support accessibility during the recruitment process. We use AI in many parts of our business to improve efficiency and create new opportunities, but we value the unique experiences and achievements that each candidate brings.

Remote work: No

Employment type: Full-time

Vacancy: 1