Job Description
We are seeking a CGI (ICSA) qualified company secretarial professional with recent experience 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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead the company secretarial administration of the Group’s UK subsidiary entities.
- Support the coordination and governance of the wider international subsidiary structure.
- 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.
- Assist with the planning and coordination of the AGM.
- Support preparation of the Annual Report and Notice of Meeting, including drafting ancillary documentation and collating key information.
- Support day‑to‑day administration of the Group’s employee share plans.
- 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.
Qualifications
- CGI (ICSA) qualified.
- Strong academic background.
Experience
- Demonstrable company secretarial experience 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.
- Proactive and collaborative team player with a flexible approach to shared responsibilities.
Benefits
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products.
- Company performance based bonus.
- Sharesave scheme.
- On‑site nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas.
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty.
- Early VIP access to sale stock.Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops.
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices.
- Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Financial wellbeing support – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing.
- Apprenticeship opportunities – grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification.
- Direct to Work – discount online and in‑store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store.
- Support Networks – access to network groups to empower and celebrate each other.
- Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more.
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. If you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, please contact us by email at headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line) or call 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
