Join Our Team as a Company Secretarial Assistant!
Are you ready to take your administrative skills to the next level? At RAC, we’re on the lookout for a passionate Company Secretarial Assistant to join our dynamic Legal function. Reporting directly to the Company Secretary, you’ll play a vital role in delivering core company secretarial services and upholding our high governance standards.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid administrative experience who is eager to build a career in company secretarial work. Whether you’re currently in a legal or professional services setting, or perhaps a paralegal looking to transition, we want to hear from you! We also welcome applicants who are part-qualified (via the CGI) or keen to pursue this qualification.
We believe in investing in our team, offering full support including funding and study time for the CGI’s qualifying programme if needed.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid role, allowing you to work 2 days a week from our Bradley Stoke office and 3 days from the comfort of your home. Enjoy the flexibility while being part of a supportive and energetic team!
What You Will Do
* General Administration: Provide day-to-day admin support to the secretariat function, including managing the company secretariat mailbox, tracking deadlines, preparing documents, coordinating signatures, filing records, and updating registers.
* Statutory Compliance and Record Maintenance: Assist in maintaining accurate corporate and statutory records, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.
* Governance Support: Help coordinate internal governance processes for group entities in line with the Companies Act 2006 and best practices.
* Corporate Transactions Support: Support the team with admin and documentation for corporate transactions, including equity transactions.
* Stakeholder Liaison: Collaborate with senior colleagues and stakeholders to coordinate meeting agendas, papers, and updates for various subcommittees.
* Governance Projects: Assist with ad hoc governance projects aimed at improving standards across the Group.
* Year-End Process Support: Aid in the year-end process for subsidiary entities, including preparation and approval of year-end accounts and Annual Report content.
What You Will Need
* Knowledge and experience of company secretarial procedures.
* Awareness of the UK Companies Act.
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to build positive relationships.
* Experience using the MS Suite of programs.
* Ambition and a desire to succeed.
* Knowledge of Diligent or equivalent software (desired).
* Minute-taking experience (desired).
* A high degree of personal autonomy and professional integrity.
In Return, We Offer...
At RAC, we believe in rewarding our colleagues for their hard work and dedication. Along with a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits:
* FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from Day One.
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Option to join RAC’s Group Personal Pension scheme with contributions up to 6.5% on qualifying earnings.
* Life Assurance cover of 2 x Basic Salary (4 x for pension scheme members), with options to flex up to 10 x cover.
* Confidential personal support service available 24/7 for you and your family members aged 16+.
* Car salary sacrifice scheme after 12 months of employment, including significant tax savings and electric vehicle options.
* Access to Orange Savings, our online discounts portal with thousands of savings on retailers, holidays, tech, and more!
Join us at RAC and be part of a team that truly values your contributions. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!