Senior Assistant Company Secretary (PLC) - 6 months

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    London (Hybrid)
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Company Secretary
  • Industry

    Telecoms
  • Pay

    Up to £800 per day

Company Secretary, PLC, Governance

A senior governance role supporting plc-level compliance, disclosure and shareholder requirements within a dual-listed FTSE 100 business. This role partners closely with the Group Deputy Company Secretary to ensure high standards of corporate governance, regulatory compliance and effective Board and Committee operations. This opportunity is for 6 months, and we are looking for a candidate available to start in July.

Your new role

  • Oversee compliance with UK and US statutory listing and disclosure requirements, regulatory filings and market disclosures including stock exchange announcements, SEC filings and Companies House submissions.

  • Maintain governance frameworks, policies and controls, ensuring alignment with best practice and evolving regulatory requirements (i.e. Market Abuse Regulations).

  • Act as Secretary to a plc Board Committee and the Disclosure Committee, supporting effective governance and decision-making.

  • Provide governance advice to the Chair, Non-Executive Directors and senior stakeholders as well as prepare Board and Committee papers, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance.

  • Lead governance input for the Annual Report and oversee governance aspects of half-year and quarterly reporting.

  • Provide comprehensive support for the AGM and ensure high quality shareholder communications.

What you'll need to succeed

  • CGI qualified with significant plc experience and strong knowledge of UK Companies Act, Governance Code and Listing Rules (US exposure ideal, but not required).

  • Strong stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.

  • Proven ability to prioritise effectively, lead teams and contribute to continuous improvement

What you need to do now

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