Group Company Secretary – West Sussex

Group Company Secretary – West Sussex

£140,000

Development and management of a team, including the implementation of governance policy, handbook and working closely with the board and key stakeholders to provide governance strategy support and deliver change.

The position will include:

• Selecting, implementing and managing relevant company secretarial software and systems
• Setting and managing the company secretarial budget and helping select and manage relationships with relevant service providers to drive efficiencies and ensure a high level of service
• Support projects as required including Governance restructures and M&A transactions  
• Oversight and development of the corporate secretariat team, line manager, coach, and mentor for team members
• Managing corporate boards and committee meeting processes
• Attendance at and minuting Board and committee meetings
• Compliance with regulations, company law and corporate governance guidelines
• Statutory compliance to ensure correct compliance with Companies Act
• Maintaining Board and Committee records including papers, minutes, and other documentation
• Co-ordinate reviews of the Boards delegated authorities 
• Put in place arrangements for evidencing effectiveness of Board’s on-going development programme and performance evaluation

Requirements and previous experience:

• Associate or Fellow of ICSA
• Extensive company secretarial experience at a senior level in financial services
• Ability to manage, motivate and lead people to deliver objectives including where there is no direct reporting line
• Proven track record of developing constructive working relationships with senior executives and non-executive board members
• Experience influencing in the Boardroom

If you would like more information about how to apply, please do contact me on 02030 588 005 or at poppy@dmjcosec.com