Senior Assistant Company Secretary - 6 month FTC

TN United Kingdom; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and entrepreneurial global retailer as a Senior Assistant Company Secretary. This pivotal role involves supporting a growing team in managing board processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing governance frameworks. With opportunities for development and a focus on corporate governance, this hybrid position in Bury offers a chance to make a significant impact. Ideal for an ambitious candidate ready to take on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this role is set against the backdrop of a busy year-end period, making it an exciting opportunity for immediate engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a company secretarial role.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage board and committee processes, including drafting agendas and papers.
• Ensure compliance with global governance frameworks and Market Abuse Regulations.

Skills

Corporate Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

Education

CGI Qualification

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Senior Assistant Company Secretary - 6 month FTC, Bury

Client:

JD Group

Location:

Bury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

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 in a global FTSE100 retailer is crucial to ensuring the effective functioning of the company secretarial team. You will be supporting a growing team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organisation. The role is wide and varied, with plenty of opportunities for development.

Reporting to the Deputy Company Secretary, you will be part of a growing team covering a variety of company secretarial responsibilities. This role suits an ambitious, capable, and hardworking candidate who is keen to enhance governance & compliance processes within the Group.

This role is to support the business over a busy year-end period and would suit a candidate who can start immediately or at short notice.

This is a hybrid role based in Bury, Manchester.

Accountabilities:

• Working with the Deputy Company Secretary to manage end-to-end board and committee processes, such as drafting agendas, assisting with the creation of board papers, and uploading papers to the board portal.
• Managing UK & international subsidiaries and ensuring compliance with the global governance framework.
• Managing day-to-day Market Abuse Regulation compliance, including maintenance of insider and confidentiality lists and monitoring training.
• Supporting the Annual Report & Accounts, including drafting & reviewing content, and liaising with auditors and other stakeholders.
• Leading the AGM and other shareholder meetings.
• Managing the director induction processes and maintaining related registers.
• Leading on corporate projects, such as legal entity rationalisation.
• Monitoring and improving corporate governance arrangements for the Group.
• Liaising with other departments to provide company secretary support, such as on M&A.
• Supporting and mentoring team members.
• Deputising for the Deputy Company Secretary as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• CGI qualification (essential).
• At least 8 years’ experience in a company secretarial role.
• Good understanding of corporate governance and regulatory requirements of a listed organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organised.
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Prior line management or mentoring experience (desirable).