Deputy Company Secretary

Role: Deputy Company Secretary

Location: London Near Moorgate

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £57,000 - £61,500

Duties:

The Deputy Company Secretary will be responsible for the provision of company secretarial guidance and support to the business. You will be responsible for undertaking activities necessary for meeting the requirements of relevant laws, the Constitution Agreement and Articles of Association. This includes managing and coordinating key company meetings e.g. Members'' General Meetings, Board and Committee meetings.

Reporting to the Company Secretary, a key part of the role will involve engaging with the Board, the Executive Committee, Senior Leadership teams and external stakeholders such as the NEDs.

Key responsibilities:

Providing competent, proactive company secretarial support and guidance to the company Boards and Committees. This will include providing accurate information and advice on governance related matters (including in relation to business Constitution and Articles) to Board Directors, Chairs and senior leadership.
Overseeing and coordinating all the arrangements for the Board and Committee Meetings, including the preparation of papers and agendas. Managing the internal processes necessary to provide agenda papers and other related documentation.
Coordinating the production of the CEO''s Board report and ensuring all required Board notifications and approvals are included in compliance with the Group''s Scheme of Delegation. Communicating Board and Committee decisions to all required stakeholders.
Attending the Board and Committee meetings. Drafting clear and concise meeting minutes, Chair meeting reports and action items reports.
Supporting the Company Secretary in fulfilling their role, including deputising when required including alerting them to any pressing statutory / Governance issues, providing support on ad-hoc matters, and overseeing the arrangements for Board events such as induction sessions and strategic workshops.
Responsible for managing the member voting process for new Industry NED elections in compliance with all relevant regulations and company documents.

Requirements:

* ICSA/CGI Associate qualification or equivalent university degree, or part qualified with substantial expertise as an inhouse Assistant Company Secretary or in a similar role.
* Demonstrable experience in an inhouse Assistant/Deputy Company Secretary role or in a similar role.
* A good working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 ("CA2006") including the ability to research and provide advice on various procedural and other aspects of the CA2006 and corporate governance matters to tHe Company Secretary.
* Ability to quickly grasp and assimilate complex legal and regulatory documents and practically apply relevant principles, as well as providing related advice where required.
* Able to demonstrate an understanding of stakeholders and their commercial needs.
* Knowledge and experience of using Board Portals.
* Ability to liaise with and provide advice to the Business
* Proficient written and verbal communications skills.
* Consistent and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
* Discretion and integrity handling confidential information and working with Senior Stakeholders.
* Effective organisational and time management skills.

---
Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.

You''ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website