Company Secretary
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £65,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, EC3V 3NH |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | FJ-1489 |
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Company Secretary
Overview
Reporting to the General Counsel and working closely with the Head of Legal and CFO on a day-to-day basis, the Company Secretary will oversee several aspects of our client, including its governance, financial policies and administrative duties. The Company Secretary will also assist the Head of Legal and Corporate Risk Manager with corporate legal compliance. They will also be involved in the decision-making processes and make sure that the company's strategy accords with regulatory and ethical standards.
This role is based in our client's London office. The salary on offer is up to £65,000. They would consider four days per week on a pro-rata basis.
Closing Date: 26th of August 2025
Responsibilities:
- Convene all Group Board Meetings, our client's Board Meeting and the Committee Meetings.
- Attend all Board and Committee Meetings in person, produce agendas, take minutes, manage the Action Tracker, convey decisions, handle meeting correspondence and liaise with shareholder representatives and the Chair of the Board.
- Meet regularly with the Chair of the Group Board and the General Counsel to discuss the Board Rhythm and Corporate Governance. Ensure the company complies with its legal and regulatory requirements and follows best practice, by advising the board on their responsibilities and helping to develop corporate governance policies and procedures.
- Implement processes and systems to help monitor changes in legislation and update the board and management teams on any legal developments that may impact the company.
- Ensure that company policies are kept up to date and approved.
- Communicate with external professionals involved in corporate governance, such as Auditors.
- Certify that a company complies with relevant laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
- Promote ethical practices within the company, to ensure compliance with codes of conduct and anti-corruption policies.
- Oversee the filing of legal and regulatory documents, including annual reports and financial statements.
- Maintain the group company's statutory registers and records, encompassing the register of shareholders, directors and other relevant documentation.
- Work with the Head of Sustainability and Financial Controller to collate and present data as and when required by third parties.
Skills and Experience:
- Law degree or similar qualification
- Fully qualified ICSA or equivalent
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role
- Skills in organising of the board cycle and committee meetings, meeting agendas and taking minutes
- Continuously seeks improvements in systems, processes and reporting
- Anticipate risks and governance needs
Personal Profile:
- High standards of integrity
- Strong organisational skills and a proven ability to prioritise a busy workload
- Be a team player but highly motivated and able to work autonomously
- Articulate individual with excellent communication skills
- Good corporate governance knowledge
- High attention to detail
Our Client's Values
Professionalism - Safety and security is paramount in their business, and they feel that this embodies the foundation of a high achieving safety culture.
Support - They look after their people and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other.
Communication - The transparency of their business is valued by their colleagues and customers.
Trust and Empowerment - They believe that openness and honesty make for the best relationship because it leads to trust and confidence.
Enjoyment - Taking pleasure in coming to work is actively encouraged right from the top.
Our client recognises that having a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. They want to create a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds with the aim to have a workforce representative of wider society. They champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace in line with their values.