BWW Exclusive - FTSE 250 Assistant Secretary - Bath

Our FTSE 250 client seeks a highly motivated, proficient and capable Assistant Company Secretary. Reporting to the Deputy Company Secretary, this role is wide and varied, offering great exposure to all aspects of the governance profession within a listed environment.

This is a full-time, permanent role, offered on a hybrid basis 3 days in office based in Bath/2 days from home. The role would suit a candidate with previous plc experience, including governance of global subsidiaries and the management and administration of share schemes. A full job description is available on request.

Skills/Attributes Required

• CGI qualified.
• Detailed technical knowledge of all aspects of the management and administration of international executive and all employee share plans.
• Good knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, the UK Listing Rules, UK Market Abuse Regime, the UK DTRs and the UK Corporate Governance Code.
• A capable and proactive self-starter, who can multi-task. The candidate needs to be highly organised, thorough, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, an appropriately persistent approach to follow-up with a rigorous attitude to data collection and protection.
• An ability to keep calm under pressure, remain organised and able to prioritise workload in accordance with business and function requirements.
• Personable, discreet, confident, articulate, able to establish strong relationships with individuals at all levels of seniority and build own internal networks.
• Experience of entity management software (Diligent Entities) essential and board paper portals (Diligent Boardbooks) advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and fluency with PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong communication skills.