Role: Deputy Company Secretary
Contract Length: 12 Months
Location: Aberdeen, 40-60% in the office. Some travel may be required, approx once a
quarter to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Wales.
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate: £(Apply online only)/day
Security Clearance: BPSS
Your Role and Responsibilities
Delivery of comprehensive Cosec services to the Board and sub-committees, including organising, preparing, and minuting meetings.
Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including those set by the Companies Act.
Coordinating governance statement content within the Annual Report, maintaining accurate statutory registers, and timely filings.
Supporting Board directors with advice on governance best practices, conflicts of interest, and corporate policies.
Assisting in developing and implementing corporate governance frameworks, deputizing for the Company Secretary when needed.
Collaborating across the organisation, especially in program management and private office functions.
Coordinating meeting logistics, agenda content preparation, and accurate minute-taking.
Key Skills and Evaluation Criteria
Proven experience in a senior company secretarial role, ideally within the energy, public sector, or similar industries.
Excellent understanding of UK company law and corporate governance codes.
Outstanding organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, capable of confidently interacting at Board level.
Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and board management software.
Our client values initiative and the ability to contribute proactively, and this position could be your next big career move. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please respond to this email expressing your interest