FTSE250 Deputy Company Secretary - London

Our client, a global FTSE 250 company is now seeking to recruit a Deputy Company Secretary on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, and with the help of a Company Secretarial Assistant and a Team Administrator, you will be responsible for providing a full range of governance and company secretarial services to the Group. This role assists in maintaining corporate records, preparing for Board and shareholder meetings, and advising leadership on governance matters, as well as leading on the management of the Group’s share plans.
 
The role would suit a candidate with the following skills and experience;

• Highly experienced member of the ICSA/Chartered Governance Institute with substantial professional experience gained in a FTSE-listed company.
• Demonstrable up-to-date technical knowledge with particular expertise in the requirements of the Corporate Governance Code, the UK Listing Rules, subsidiary governance (ideally multi-jurisdictional) and global share plans
• Able to interact successfully with people at all levels and be comfortable operating at Board level to ensure key stakeholders have full confidence
• Self-starter with excellent organisational skills who is able to perform the role proactively and independently, as well as be a high performing part of a team
• Be flexible, pragmatic, resilient and calm under pressure with a proven ability to operate effectively in a demanding and fast-moving environment
• Act with integrity and discretion at all times
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A hands-on ‘can-do’ and solutions-driven attitude

This is a wonderful opportunity within a friendly and collaborative Secretariat team. A detailed job description is available on request - please do get in touch if you'd like to find out more.