Interim Assistant Company Secretary - FTC

We are seeking a collaborative and proactive Assistant Company Secretary to join our PLC client on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, this role will provide essential company secretarial and governance support across a range of projects, including the annual report, AGM, share plans, transactional work and meetings support. If you have previous experience in a listed environment and are available to start in April, apply today! This role is offered on a hybrid basis – 1-2 days in the office – but more flexible arrangements can be discussed.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Attendance and drafting minutes for senior management meetings.
• Project-manage the Annual Report process.
• Management of the AGM.
• Manage, advise and support on the company secretarial aspects of any major corporate actions and transactions and any ad-hoc projects as necessary.
• Support the management of share registration matters and processes.

Experience and Qualifications

• Understanding of UK Listing Rules, Market Abuse Regulation, Companies Act 2006 and Corporate Governance Code.
• Qualified or studying for the CGI qualification.
• Familiarity with Diligent Entities or equivalent.

Attitudes and Behaviours

• Confident in engaging with senior management and Board members
• Able to work effectively as part of a small team
• Ability to work cross-functionally, collaborating at all level

At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed both internally and for the roles we recruit for. If you require any adjustments to facilitate your application process, please let us know.