Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Global and Europe

Coca-Cola European Partners; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola European Partners is seeking a Senior Assistant Company Secretary to lead governance activities at a global level. This role demands exceptional project management skills, experience in a company secretariat environment, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively. Join a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and supporting impactful governance initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a UK-listed company secretariat environment.
• Proficient in corporate governance and UK Companies Act.
• Experience managing annual reports and AGMs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timelines and stakeholder meetings for AGM delivery.
• Draft and review content for compliance and consistency.
• 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 seeking 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 supporting our compliance, governance, and reporting obligations across the Group and Europe.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing annual reports and Form 20-F, including coordinating timelines and stakeholder meetings
• Drafting and reviewing content for compliance and consistency
• Managing feedback from senior leaders, legal teams, and auditors
• Overseeing online publication and regulatory submissions
• Leading project management for AGM delivery, drafting key documents, and liaising with external partners
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, reviewing their work
• Maintaining subsidiary governance records using Diligent Entities
• Supporting routine company administration, compliance, and listed entity obligations, including stock exchange announcements and regulatory filings
• Ensuring adherence to EU/UK Market Abuse Regulations and listing rules
• Assisting with board and committee meeting preparations, minute-taking, and managing board materials via Diligent Boards
• Supporting share capital record-keeping, listing processes, and contributing to governance framework evolution

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a UK-listed company secretariat environment
• Proficiency in managing annual reports and AGMs
• GradCG or ACG qualification with 7+ years relevant experience
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of corporate governance, UK Companies Act, and regulatory frameworks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and governance tools like Diligent Boards and Entities

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), a global leader in consumer goods, dedicated to serving customers across 31 countries with innovative products and technologies. We value diversity and inclusion and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you prefer not to participate in alcohol-related activities, please discuss this with your talent acquisition contact.