EG Corporate Services Limited | Senior Assistant Company Secretary | blackburn, lancashire

Role: Senior Assistant Company Secretary Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA Office Based Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent Salary: £50,000 circa & Bonus Scheme Company: EG Group About the Role Our Legal Team is expanding, and we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join us! The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy Company Secretary and other senior management to ensure that all company secretarial duties are completed in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. You will be joining a relatively small secretariat of approximately four people; however, this is an incredibly broad and varied role within a highly effective governance team. The role will provide an opportunity to lead on projects as well as helping to shape and embed the governance framework across the Group. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a dynamic governance team, apply today and be a key part of our growing legal department! Duties & Responsibilities Assist the Deputy Company Secretary in managing all company secretarial duties Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and files and liaise with local country legal and cosec teams Organize and prepare board and committee meetings, including setting agendas, preparing minutes, and handling follow-up actions Ensure that all statutory filings are completed accurately and on time Maintain the company’s statutory registers Provide support and advice to the board of directors and senior management on company secretarial matters Project manage and assist with the preparation and distribution of annual reports, including working with external auditors and internal teams Help design and deliver group wide governance and compliance framework Keep up to date with changes to company law and best practice This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time Candidate Requirements Strong knowledge of company law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders Proficiency in computer skills, including SharePoint, Blueprint and Diligent Entities or other software platform Proactive and business-minded, with a commitment to delivering high quality work within strict deadlines Confident written and oral communication skills Ability to build long-lasting working relationships with individuals across all levels of a company, including senior management, directors, and other staff members Benefits & Rewards Performance Based Bonus Scheme Employee Life Assurance EG Group Discounts – up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants ASDA Discount Card 10% off all ASDA stores EG Cares Benefits – exclusive discounts across 900 retailers Smart Health 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support Employee Assistance Programme access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice Learning & Development access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group Waterside Café – freshly prepared meals at affordable prices Free Secure Car Parking Dress Down Fridays Flexi-Time Prayer and Ablution Facilities Shower Facilities Sit / Stand Desk Facilities Work Anniversary Rewards Free Eye Test Who are EG Group? EG Group is one of the worlds leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America. Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail. At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel. Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments. Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate. Please note – the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group. JBRP1_UKTJ