Assistant Company Secretary

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More about your role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our Governance & Company Secretarial team. In this key supporting role, you will assist in delivering the governance and company secretarial requirements of a diverse and evolving Group.

You will help ensure compliance with relevant legislation, governance standards, and reporting obligations, contributing to the smooth operation of the Group\’s corporate structure.

The Essential Criteria for the role is

• Sound experience of company secretarial work in a large complex organisation
• Familiarity with mainstream company secretarial software and able to take a leading role in its use within the Group.
• The ability to work accurately and under pressure with strong attention to detail. Adaptable and self-motivated in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary settings Also a confident, clear and precise communicator, able to tailor messages to different audiences.

Regular travel to the York Office and some travel to attend meetings will be expected (e.g London/Edinburgh/Preston).

More about you

You\’re organised, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your experience in governance and company secretarial work within a large, multi-faceted and growing group of companies which cuts across several sectors. You communicate clearly, adapt quickly, and can stay calm under pressure working as part of a small yet dynamic team. The ideal applicant will be able to work well independently and will have the ability to prioritise their work whilst also being flexible in their approach. You\’ll also have the appetite to keep learning and developing in role and the Group will support that ambition.

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there\’s always more we can do to make you smile, that\’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%

• Training and development

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

What\’s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

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