Senior Company Secretarial Assistant (plc)

Vodafone; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus: 5%

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Charity days: 5 days/year

Maternity leave: 52 weeks

Private medical and dental

Access to health assessments

Discounts on retail and services

Job summary

A leading international telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Company Secretarial Assistant to contribute to governance and regulatory obligations. This role involves supporting Board processes, preparing regulatory filings, and maintaining share capital records. The ideal candidate will have a CGI qualification and significant experience within a listed company or professional services environment. Vodafone offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly bonus, generous leave, and contributions to private pensions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a listed company or professional services firm is required.
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment is essential.
• High attention to detail and strong judgment are critical.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Assist in preparation of regulatory filings and shareholder documents.
• Contribute to governance disclosures in the Annual Report.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational capability

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CGI qualification

Job description

Overview

Join Us At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What You’ll Do Vodafone is seeking a highly capable and motivated Senior Company Secretarial Assistant to join its Corporate Secretariat plc team. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your career within a dual-listed (UK and US), multinational company. The Senior Company Secretarial Assistant will provide high-quality governance and statutory support across Vodafone Group plc’s regulatory, disclosure and shareholder obligations. You will take ownership of key plc deliverables, support Board and Committee processes, and contribute to the effective operation of the Group’s plc governance framework. This role offers breadth, technical challenge and genuine scope for professional growth within a sophisticated listed-company environment.

• Support delivery of Vodafone Group plc’s statutory, regulatory and listing obligations across both UK and US markets
• Support compliance with MAR and related requirements
• Maintain accurate share capital records, and disclosure-related information
• Assist in the preparation of RNS announcements, regulatory filings and shareholder-facing documents
• Support plc Board and Committee governance activities, including drafting routine Board papers
• Contribute to governance disclosures within the Annual Report and Half-Year results
• Support planning and delivery of the AGM and related shareholder communications
• Maintain Company Secretariat content on the corporate website and manage the Secretariat inbox
• Contribute to ongoing enhancements to governance processes, controls and systems across the Secretariat
• Support delivery of the Corporate Secretariat team’s objectives and priorities

Who You Are

• CGI-qualified with good understanding of UK plc governance, statutory requirements and disclosure obligations; familiarity with dual-listing environments is advantageous
• Experience in a listed company or professional services firm supporting large corporate or plc clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to distill complex information clearly and professionally
• Strong organisational capability with the ability to operate confidently in a fast-moving, high-expectation environment
• High attention to detail, sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Well developed IT skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with an interest in digital tools

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What’s In It For You

• Yearly bonus: 5%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who We Are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people’s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same. Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We’re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance. Together we can.