Senior Company Secretarial Assistant

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading Design, Engineering and Project Management organization. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Our teams are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious projects across the world. Join us and you’ll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

We’re looking for an experienced Company Secretarial Assistant to join our UK team as part of a busy, friendly international Corporate Secretariat team to provide support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of corporate governance matters for AtkinsRéalis subsidiaries (including in the UK, Europe, Asia, Australasia, LATAM and Middle East regions). The role is busy but rewarding and you will be supported by an experienced team. To be successful, you will have a strong desire to work in a fast-paced environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and make a difference.

Core duties include:

• Managing subsidiary, branch and other entity management/compliance (with external providers), including:

• Incorporation/registration of new entities.
• Deregistration/liquidation of existing entities.
• Statutory documentation/files and entity management database records.
• Preparation and maintenance of subsidiary board minutes and shareholder resolutions for both ad hoc and routine matters; and Statutory returns, Statutory accounts.

What you can bring:

• Experience in legal entity management for a large portfolio of UK and international legal entities, preferably in a multinational corporation.
• Technical company secretarial skills, knowledge of governance best practice, relevant issues, statutory requirements and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (intermediate level).
• Experience with entity management programs (such as EnGlobe, Blueprint).

Qualifications:

• Chartered Governance Institute qualified (previously ICSA) or undertaking the CGI qualification (ideally with experience working in an international corporate secretariat).

The individual:

• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a large and varied workload; ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision but also as part of a wider team.
• Articulate with excellent communication skills, especially written English.
• Happy working in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines and willingness to learn to take on new responsibilities and tasks.
• Professional approach, good interpersonal skills required (tact, honesty, integrity, confidentiality, patience and ability to get on well with all levels of staff in a multicultural environment).
• Accuracy and attention to detail essential.

Location: Based in the UK, primary location: Epsom or London office (with hybrid/remote working as per company policies).

At AtkinsRéalis we put Environment, Sustainability and Health & Safety at the heart of our business strategy. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.