Role: Deputy Company Secretary REF 99411 Contract Length: 1 year Location: Hybrid/Aberdeen - 40-60% in the office. Some travel may be required, approx once a quarter to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Wales. IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate Security Clearance: BPSS Spinwell is recruiting for a Deputy Company Secretary for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPUTY COMPANY SECRETARY Delivery of full range of Cosec related services to Board and sub-committees including the organising, preparing, and minuting Board and committee meetings, and the timely distribution of agendas and papers. Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements relevant to client, including Companies Act obligations and industry-specific regulations. Coordinate content for the governance statement within the Annual Report. Maintain accurate statutory registers and company records, ensuring filings with Companies House and other authorities are completed accurately and on time. Support Board directors and senior management with advice on governance best practices, conflicts of interest, and corporate policies. Assist in the development and implementation of corporate governance frameworks, policies, and procedures. Deputise for the Company Secretary as required, including attending meetings and representing the function. While the role will not initially require line management, there is expected to be line management of administrative staff in due course and at all times there will be a need to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, particularly in programme management and private office. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE DEPUTY COMPANY SECRETARY Governance professional with proven experience in a similar senior company secretarial role, including but not limited to those with certified or chartered company secretary qualifications. Experience within the energy sector or public sector or similar would be an advantage. Excellent understanding of UK company law, corporate governance codes, and regulatory requirements – highly desirable. Outstanding organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and ability to operate autonomously using initiative. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently at Board level. Discretion, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and board management software. Energy/business case experience Large private company experience Attention to detail Experience as deputy/co secretary for senior governance professional in Ltd company Organisational skills, comm skills, attention to detail If you are a Deputy Company Secretary, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About You Not Specified Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About Us