Job Description
SENIOR ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY | Global Listed Business | London (Hybrid)
A high-growth, international business is looking for a Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join its in-house Company Secretariat team. This is a senior, high-impact role at the heart of corporate governance, offering real ownership, cross-functional influence, and genuine career progression to Deputy.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You'll drive the full Board and Committee cycle, from planning and papers to minutes and actions as well as taking the lead on drafting governance sections of the Annual Report and delivering the AGM. Day-to-day MAR compliance will be yours to own, including insider lists, closed periods and advising the wider business. You'll also oversee subsidiary governance across multiple jurisdictions, support M&A and corporate transactions, and work closely with HR on share scheme administration. When needed, you'll step up to cover for the Group Company Secretary.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
You will be CGI qualified, with at least eight years’ experience in a listed or regulated environment. You have deep expertise in the UK regulatory landscape including the Companies Act 2006, FCA Listing Rules, MAR and the UK Corporate Governance Code, and can translate this knowledge into clear, practical advice for senior stakeholders. You are highly organised, take pride in your work, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement and act on them.
BONUS EXPERIENCE: Annual Report governance input | MAR frameworks | M&A / restructurings | Multi-jurisdiction subsidiaries | Share schemes | Team mentoring