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Assistant Company Secretary
| Posting date: | 04 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £65000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2024 |
| Location: | Hounslow |
| Company: | Lampton 360 |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 344 |
Summary
Job Advert
Assistant Company Secretary
Location: Hounslow
About Lampton Group
The Lampton Group of companies was established by the London Borough of Hounslow in 2012 in order to fulfil two main objectives:
to deliver social value services on a local level and to be commercial, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and promoting growth.
The Group has a social heart with a commercial head and delivers outstanding services across the Borough of Hounslow. We are made
up of four distinct business areas: Group, Services, Leisure and Homes.
Underpinning everything we do are our CORE values: Customer First. One Team. Respectful. Energised.
About the Job
As an Assistant Company Secretarial at Lampton you will report to the Company Secretary with your core role being to support the
Director of Governance & Compliance and the Company Secretary in overseeing the strategic governance and company secretarial
functions of the Group.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Manage and support the efficient and effective function of the boards & committees of the Group companies to include:
1. Set up and maintenance of meeting schedules and forward plans for agenda items.
2. Full board and committee meeting support - preparation of agendas, collation and circulation of board papers, active
attendance at, and minuting of, board and committee meetings, preparation of action lists and following up on actions
arising from meetings.
3. Set up and maintenance of a board decisions register.
4. Management of all Board and Committee requirements including the provision of advice regarding company law and governance
5. Drafting of written resolutions – board and shareholder
6. Drafting of pro forma minutes of meetings
7. Acting as a point of contact for Board members and other stakeholders
* Maintain the Group’s oversight and compliance with legislative, regulatory and contractual obligations by monitoring and
reporting on changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking timely action where required
* Ensure that Group companies operate in accordance with their articles of association and with any shareholder agreements.
* Oversee the day-to-day administration of the Group companies e.g. Maintenance of statutory books, filings with Companies House
such as director appointments/resignations, confirmation statements, annual accounts, PSC updates
* Manage the Corporate Compliance Register
* Monitor the effectiveness of the department’s electronic filing and systems in retrieving and managing information efficiently.
* Drafting and maintenance of templates and procedure notes
* Maintenance of Gifts and Hospitality Register
About you
* ICSA/CGI qualified with experience of working as an Assistant Company Secretarial or Company Secretarial Assistant
* A comprehensive grasp of company law and corporate governance issues
* Previous experience of meeting management including organising, attending, and minuting meetings
* Strong administrative skills including familiarity with common IT software to include Microsoft Office, SharePoint and board
portals.
* An interest in developing knowledge of company law and corporate governance issues
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the
organisation.
* Excellent time management and ability to prioritise
* Organised, efficient and accurate with an emphasis on execution
* A proactive approach to work
* Flexibility and willingness to adapt with the ability to provide creative solutions
In return Lampton Group will offer you
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday allowance
* Free Gym Membership
* Lampton Rewards - discounts and offers from top brands and services
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
* Pension Scheme
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Staff wellbeing services
* Flu Jabs
* Eye care vouchers and support towards glasses
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme
Due to the needs of the business and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may
also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible
to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities
employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable
adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
To apply for the position of Assistant Company Secretarial please use the ‘apply now’ function.
Assistant Company Secretary
Location: Hounslow
About Lampton Group
The Lampton Group of companies was established by the London Borough of Hounslow in 2012 in order to fulfil two main objectives:
to deliver social value services on a local level and to be commercial, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and promoting growth.
The Group has a social heart with a commercial head and delivers outstanding services across the Borough of Hounslow. We are made
up of four distinct business areas: Group, Services, Leisure and Homes.
Underpinning everything we do are our CORE values: Customer First. One Team. Respectful. Energised.
About the Job
As an Assistant Company Secretarial at Lampton you will report to the Company Secretary with your core role being to support the
Director of Governance & Compliance and the Company Secretary in overseeing the strategic governance and company secretarial
functions of the Group.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Manage and support the efficient and effective function of the boards & committees of the Group companies to include:
1. Set up and maintenance of meeting schedules and forward plans for agenda items.
2. Full board and committee meeting support - preparation of agendas, collation and circulation of board papers, active
attendance at, and minuting of, board and committee meetings, preparation of action lists and following up on actions
arising from meetings.
3. Set up and maintenance of a board decisions register.
4. Management of all Board and Committee requirements including the provision of advice regarding company law and governance
5. Drafting of written resolutions – board and shareholder
6. Drafting of pro forma minutes of meetings
7. Acting as a point of contact for Board members and other stakeholders
* Maintain the Group’s oversight and compliance with legislative, regulatory and contractual obligations by monitoring and
reporting on changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking timely action where required
* Ensure that Group companies operate in accordance with their articles of association and with any shareholder agreements.
* Oversee the day-to-day administration of the Group companies e.g. Maintenance of statutory books, filings with Companies House
such as director appointments/resignations, confirmation statements, annual accounts, PSC updates
* Manage the Corporate Compliance Register
* Monitor the effectiveness of the department’s electronic filing and systems in retrieving and managing information efficiently.
* Drafting and maintenance of templates and procedure notes
* Maintenance of Gifts and Hospitality Register
About you
* ICSA/CGI qualified with experience of working as an Assistant Company Secretarial or Company Secretarial Assistant
* A comprehensive grasp of company law and corporate governance issues
* Previous experience of meeting management including organising, attending, and minuting meetings
* Strong administrative skills including familiarity with common IT software to include Microsoft Office, SharePoint and board
portals.
* An interest in developing knowledge of company law and corporate governance issues
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the
organisation.
* Excellent time management and ability to prioritise
* Organised, efficient and accurate with an emphasis on execution
* A proactive approach to work
* Flexibility and willingness to adapt with the ability to provide creative solutions
In return Lampton Group will offer you
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday allowance
* Free Gym Membership
* Lampton Rewards - discounts and offers from top brands and services
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
* Pension Scheme
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Staff wellbeing services
* Flu Jabs
* Eye care vouchers and support towards glasses
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme
Due to the needs of the business and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may
also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible
to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities
employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable
adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
To apply for the position of Assistant Company Secretarial please use the ‘apply now’ function.