Senior Assistant Company Secretary - Maternity Cover

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join our client's dynamic team. With over 20 regional offices across the UK and operations in Europe, you will play a crucial role in bringing their vision to life locally. Here, you’ll have the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas and shape your work around your life.

Our Client's Mission: Every one of the team plays a vital role in creating incredible places and spaces where anyone can thrive. Be part of a team that believes in making a positive difference to our planet and to people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Corporate Governance: Draft governance papers for Board and Committee meetings, review those prepared by CSA and Graduate, and act as secretary to the Operational Management Team meeting.
• PLC Matters: Draft sections of the plc Annual Report and Accounts, manage the planning and arrangements for the Annual General Meeting, and handle post-AGM actions.
• Share Schemes: Manage Executive Share Plans, liaise with the Reward team on incentive plans, and oversee the Employee Benefit Trust.
• Insurance: Support the Deputy with Group insurance arrangements, liaise with the insurance broker, and monitor the Reversionary Freehold Premium position.
• Subsidiary Management: Lead corporate structure simplification, act as Director or Company Secretary for various subsidiaries, and work closely with external auditors.
• Departmental Matters: Assume responsibilities of the Deputy in their absence and support and develop the CSA and Graduate.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Relevant qualifications
• Experience in a listed plc CoSec team
• Executive and all-employee share scheme experience
• Strong organizational skills to meet statutory and regulatory obligations
• Effective management and communication skills
• Corporate simplification/rationalisation experience

Benefits:

• Work for a client that cares about making a positive impact on the lives of customers and communities
• Excellent retail discounts
• Company-funded life insurance and private healthcare
• Tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover
• And many more!

How to Apply: If you're interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich) on LinkedIn or apply directly.