Job Description
Our client, a FTSE 100 operating internationally, with a broad and complex corporate footprint is seeking a Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join their team for a 12-month FTC.
As Senior Assistant Company Secretary, you will operate with a high degree of independence, take ownership of critical governance activities and provide cover and support to the Deputy Company Secretary as required.
Key responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive company secretarial support to the listed parent company, ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable UK regulatory and statutory requirements
• Monitor and apply obligations under the Companies Act, Listing Rules, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and the UK Market Abuse Regulation
• Manage insider and restricted information processes, including the maintenance of relevant registers
• Prepare and coordinate market announcements and dividend-related documentation for release via the London Stock Exchange
• Take responsibility for the administration and governance of a large international subsidiary portfolio
• Ensure statutory filings and records are kept up to date across relevant jurisdictions, including the UK and Ireland
• Coordinate subsidiary board activity, including meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, resolutions and follow-up actions
• Support group-wide corporate activity, including restructurings, integrations following acquisitions and related compliance work
• Contribute to the production of the annual report, with particular responsibility for governance and remuneration disclosures and shareholder communications
• Act as committee secretary for selected board committees, including risk, tax and treasury forums
To be considered for the role you should:
* Be a full or part qualified Company Secretary
* Have experience working in a listed company
* Be immediately available or available at short notice
* Have strong technical understanding of UK corporate governance and regulatory frameworks
* Have proven experience managing subsidiary governance within a large multinational group
* Be a confident user of entity management systems and standard office software
* Be comfortable engaging with senior executives, advisers and cross-functional stakeholders
* Be pragmatic and adaptable, with a willingness to take a hands-on approach to a wide range of tasks
* Have strong written and verbal communication skills, including across multiple jurisdictions
This is a rare opportunity to join a global FTSE 100 organisation where the company secretarial function is highly regarded and the role offers a genuinely broad and engaging remit.
If this opportunity sounds of interest, please send your CV to apetrou@kgglobal.co.uk