Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Global and Europe

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; Abbots Bromley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage sector seeks a Senior Assistant Company Secretary to enhance governance and compliance at a global level. In this role, you will coordinate key projects, manage governance frameworks, and support senior leaders in ensuring regulatory adherence. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in a company secretariat, particularly in a UK-listed context, alongside strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a UK-listed company secretariat.
• Skilled in managing annual reports and AGMs.
• Knowledgeable in the UK Companies Act and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timelines and stakeholder meetings for the Annual Report & Form 20-F.
• Lead project management for AGM delivery.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Corporate Governance

Education

GradCG or ACG

Tools

Diligent Boards

Diligent Entities

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Global And Europe

Location: London

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping corporate governance at a global level? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Company Secretary to join our dynamic Secretariat team. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and contribute to high-impact projects that support our compliance, governance, and reporting obligations across the Group and Europe.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be involved in a wide range of responsibilities, including:

Annual Report & Form 20-F

• Coordinating timelines and stakeholder meetings
• Drafting and reviewing content for consistency and compliance
• Managing feedback from senior leaders, legal teams, and auditors
• Overseeing online publication and regulatory submissions
  
  

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

• Leading project management for AGM delivery
• Drafting key documents and liaising with external partners
  
  

Team Collaboration & Supervision

• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Reviewing work and offering guidance as needed
  
  

Subsidiary Governance

• Maintaining records using Diligent Entities
• Supporting routine company administration and compliance
  
  

Listed Entity Compliance

• Preparing stock exchange announcements and regulatory filings
• Ensuring adherence to EU/UK Market Abuse Regulations and listing rules
  
  

Board & Committee Support

• Assisting with meeting preparation and minute-taking
• Managing board materials via Diligent Boards
  
  

Capital & Governance Framework

• Supporting share capital record-keeping and listing processes
• Contributing to the evolution of governance frameworks and team processes
  
  

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a UK-listed company secretariat environment
• Skilled in managing annual reports and AGMs
• A GradCG or ACG with 7 + years of relevant experience
• Confident in project management and stakeholder engagement
• Knowledgeable in corporate governance, UK Companies Act, and regulatory frameworks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and governance tools like Diligent Boards and Entities