Senior Company Secretarial Assistant in London

Full time, Permanent

Location – London (hybrid 3 days a week in London office)

Salary: Up to £48,000

Closing date: 20 August 2026

About the role:

As Senior Company Secretarial Assistant, you'll play a key role within Drax's Group Secretariat team, supporting both subsidiary governance activities and developing a broad range of plc governance responsibilities. Reporting to the Deputy Company Secretary-PLC and working closely with the wider Secretariat team, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of governance in a FTSE-listed environment, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their company secretarial career. This is a hands-on role where you'll be encouraged to roll your sleeves up and get involved. You'll take ownership of subsidiary governance activities while also supporting high-profile plc projects, including the Annual Report, AGM, UK Listing Rules compliance, UK Corporate Governance Code requirements and employee share plans. You'll join a small supportive team where you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, build relationships with senior stakeholders and gain exposure to the full governance cycle of a large listed organisation. Study support and ongoing professional development are also available to help you continue your growth.

Who we’re looking for:

We're looking for someone who has already started their Company Secretarial career and is keen to broaden their experience. You might be CGI part-qualified or fully qualified, but most importantly you'll be ambitious, detail-oriented and excited by the opportunity to roll your sleeves up and learn. Previous plc experience isn't essential – we're happy to consider candidates looking to make their first move into a listed company environment.

Rewards and benefits:

• A discretionary bonus
• Private Healthcare
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
• Personal accident cover
• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
• Study support to complete the Chartered Governance Institute exams (if required)

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.

How to apply:

Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey. If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news. We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient applications and we may start interviewing before the closing date. Please note that any offer made will be subject to enhanced pre-employment checks.