Job Title: Company Secretarial Manager
Cambridge, The Triangle Building, UK [hybrid – 2 days per week in office]
Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and learning and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
We are looking for a Company Secretarial Manager to join the Company Secretarial team in Legal & Business Affairs, an approachable team which empowers the business to make effective and ethical choices and is enthusiastic about operational excellence to help us continually improve the way we support Cambridge. You will help to provide advice and support in relation to entity management matters for the organisation's entities worldwide, working with other Shared Services colleagues. and related support to key stakeholders in the business, working in conjunction with colleagues in Finance and Tax.
You will be expected to provide proactive input in respect of company secretarial and organisational issues, particularly in relation to managing risk and ensuring that our entities operate compliantly, and to work closely with the Secretary of the Press & Assessment Board, external law firms, and employees at all levels.
Advising on and drafting documents for all aspects of entity management work.
Drafting and reviewing bespoke and non-standard documentation and support the preparation and implementation, as required, of all types of company secretarial records.
Helping to create and maintain complete records for the organisation's entities, including through active use of Diligent Entities.
Becoming a key contact to business colleagues and helping to advise on general company secretarial matters, interpreting requirements into practical guidance and actionable advice.
Proven experience in company secretarial support, with emphasis on entity management and working across international jurisdictions within broad corporate groups.
Ability to work both, while working autonomously and as part of a team, and keeping your management manager informed.
High integrity, discretion, and professionalism, with the ability to supervise junior team members and maintain strong networks internally and externally.
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
~28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
~ Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
~ Discretionary annual bonus
~ Group personal pension scheme
~ Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
~ Green travel schemes
We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
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