Company Secretary Assistant in Leicester

Company Secretary Assistant in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time No working from home possible
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Description
The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious company secretarial professional ready to progress from assistant level into a broader, more autonomous role. Joining a collaborative and high-performing team, you will deliver a first-class company secretarial service across the business while gaining exposure to global projects and complex governance matters. You will take ownership of day-to-day compliance activities, support senior stakeholders and play a key role in maintaining strong governance standards across the organisation. What You Will Take On

We are seeking a CGI (ICSA) qualified company secretarial professional with recent experience gained within a premium listed environment. The successful candidate will bring hands-on expertise in subsidiary compliance, Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) obligations and share plan administration, alongside a proactive and collaborative approach to governance support.

Subsidiary Governance
  • Take lead responsibility for the company secretarial administration of the Group’s UK subsidiary entities.
  • Support the coordination and governance of the wider international subsidiary structure.
Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities
  • Independently manage and maintain Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) insider lists.
  • Administer Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR) and Persons Closely Associated (PCA) records.
  • Ensure statutory records are maintained accurately using Diligent Entities.
  • Oversee routine filings with Companies House and the FCA.
Annual Report & AGM Support
  • Assist with the planning and coordination of the AGM.
  • Support the preparation of the Annual Report and Notice of Meeting, including drafting ancillary documentation and collating key information.
Share Schemes
  • Support the day-to-day administration of the Group’s employee share plans.
Governance & Team Development
  • Keep up to date with developments in corporate governance, regulation, and best practice.
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to the Company Secretarial Assistant.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing and enhancing internal processes.
What You Will Bring Qualifications
  • CGI (ICSA) qualified with a strong academic background.
Experience
  • Demonstrable company secretarial experience gained within a premium listed environment.
  • Hands-on experience managing subsidiary compliance, MAR obligations, and share schemes.
Technical Skills
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Proficient in entity management systems such as Diligent Entities or Blueprint.
Communication & Working Style
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.
  • Able to produce clear, concise work in a fast-paced environment.
  • A proactive and collaborative team player with a flexible approach to shared responsibilities.

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