Assistant Company Secretary (FTSE 100)

An exciting opportunity with a leading FTSE 100 organisation and an excellentpany Secretariat team. This role will be instrumental in shaping, implementing, and continuously enhancing theernance and management of the Group’s extensive global subsidiary portfolio.

As a key member of a high‑performing team, and working closely with the Senior Assistantpany Secretary, you will take responsibility for a wide range of corporateernance andpliance activities. You’ll lead an importanternance change project focused on the Group’s subsidiaries, while also contributing to broader initiatives across the function.
You’ll act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders and teams across the business, providing expert guidance onpany law, the Articles of Association, Group policies, andernance best practice. Your remit will include coordinating subsidiary board meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, managing statutory filings, and ensuring the accuracy of all legal entity records.
You’ll also support shareholder and share plan processes, maintain up‑to‑date corporate documentation, and remain proactive in identifying new tools, systems, and ways of working that can elevateernance standards and drive efficiencies within the team.
Success in this role will require exceptional relationship‑building skills, the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and a proactive approach to driving progress. While enjoying significant autonomy and ownership of your work, you will be supported by a collaborative, dedicated, and high‑performing team.

Applicants should hold the CGI qualification and have approximately 5+ years’ relevant experience. Change management/ project management experience is important; PLC experience is ideal but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and creation of aernance framework for the Group's large portfolio of subsidiaries

Provide expert knowledge of the relevant regulations includingpanies Act 2006, Disclosure Guidance & Transparency Rules, Listed Rules, UKernance Code, EU Market Abuse Regulation, and Shareholder Rights Directive

Support with AGM planning and delivery, contribute to the annual report process and review statutory accounts and Directors' Reports

Advise onpliance,ernance matters, and corporate events across the group’s subsidiaries

Build key relationships within the business, providing both direction to the team and enabling success across the business