Deputy Company Secretary

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Title: Deputy Company
Secretary
Directorate: Legal
Services
Division: Enterprise
Governance and Company Secretariat
Reports to: Governance
Director & Company Secretary
Location: Farringdon
Corporate Head Office. Option to work from home up to 50% of the time.
Position Type: Full time
Start Date: As soon as
possible
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a diligent and
professional individual with relevant experience to join our Legal team as
Deputy Company Secretary. This key role within the Legal Services directorate
supports the Governance Director & Company Secretary in delivering high-standard
corporate governance and board/committee secretariat services. You will work
closely with board members (non-executive directors and directors), the
Executive Committee (ExCo), and colleagues across the Group to ensure SGN’s
governance and decision-making processes are efficient, compliant, and
effectively managed.
You will assist in maintaining
the corporate governance framework, support the Enterprise Governance and
Company Secretariat Team, and provide direct support to the Chief Legal Officer
(CLO), CEO, Board, and Shareholders as needed. Attendance at Executive and
Board meetings as deputy to the Company Secretary will be required.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
You will:
People
Build and maintain effective relationships with key
stakeholders, including the CLO, ExCo, CEO, Board, Shareholders, and legal
function.
Support the Enterprise Governance and Company
Secretariat Team, providing guidance and mentoring to team members as
directed.
Safety
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of
SGN’s business, legal, and regulatory framework, including Ofgem RIIO-GD3
and listed debt requirements (London and Channel Islands stock exchanges).
Assist in ensuring company secretariat services
comply with SGN’s statutory powers, licence, internal governance,
financial covenants, and applicable laws.
Support the application of the Group’s Delegation
of Authority, signing policies, and maintenance of the powers of attorney
register.
Deliver secretariat services professionally and
ethically within allocated timeframes.
Productivity
Assist in quality assurance of meeting papers,
ensuring governance routing and commissioning align with terms of
reference.
Support the production of accurate and timely
minutes, matters arising summaries, board reports, and packs with high
attention to detail.
Maintain accurate governance records and provide
timely reports to ExCo, Board, and regulatory authorities.
Future
Contribute to transformation and
executive-sponsored programs to enhance SGN’s safety culture and
governance performance.
Provide flexible support across the legal services
function, including non-specialist areas, as required.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
Primary selection criteria
Relevant Company Secretary experience, preferably
in a deputy or assistant role.
Experience in regulatory sectors, ideally gas
distribution or infrastructure, is desirable.
Skills
Strong commitment to confidentiality and
professionalism in a sensitive environment.
High attention to detail, diligence, and dedication
to continuous improvement.
Solid understanding of company law and corporate
governance requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work resiliently under pressure and
adapt to changing priorities.
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal
skills.
Proficiency in Board Intelligence, Diligent,
Blueprint, or equivalent governance systems.
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe
Acrobat, Teams, and SharePoint.
Attributes
Highly motivated, efficient, and eager to learn new
areas.
Comfortable working in a sensitive, high-stakes
environment.
Proactive and effective team player with a strong
ethical approach.