Assistant Company Secretary (FTSE 250)

The Role

Working at the heart of the organisation's governance framework, you will be responsible for supporting Board and Committee activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving governance best practice and contributing to strategic corporate initiatives.

You will work closely with senior executives and directors on matters relating to corporate governance, shareholder engagement, regulatory compliance, corporate transactions and Board effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the annual cycle of Board and Committee meetings.
• Coordinate agendas, Board papers and Board pack production through the Board portal.
• Attend meetings and produce high-quality minutes and action logs.
• Support Board evaluations, governance reviews and director development programmes.
• Provide advice on governance processes, procedures and best practice.

Listed Company Compliance

• Support compliance with UK Listing Rules, Disclosure Guidance & Transparency Rules and Market Abuse Regulation requirements.
• Maintain insider lists and support closed period and PDMR processes.
• Assist with market announcements and governance disclosures.
• Contribute to compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Corporate Governance & Statutory Compliance

• Maintain statutory records and Companies House filings.
• Support governance activities across UK and international subsidiaries.
• Assist with policy development and compliance initiatives.
• Help maintain governance frameworks and delegated authorities.

Shareholder & Corporate Activity

• Support the planning and delivery of AGMs and shareholder meetings.
• Liaise with share registrars and other external advisers.
• Assist with the administration of employee share schemes.
• Support acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities.

About You

Applications are welcomed from experienced company secretarial professionals who thrive within fast-paced, listed company environments.

You will ideally possess:

Desirable Experience

• Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:
• Diligent or comparable Board portal systems.
• Governance responsibilities across international subsidiaries.
• Main Market regulatory compliance and governance reporting.
• M&A, corporate restructuring or integration projects.
• Governance risk management and delegated authority frameworks.
• Experience within energy, infrastructure, utilities or other regulated industries.

Why Apply?

• This opportunity offers the chance to:
• Work directly with Board members and senior executives.
• Play a key role within a Main Market listed organisation.
• Gain exposure to governance, compliance, shareholder relations and strategic corporate activity.
• Contribute to high-profile M&A and growth initiatives.
• Further develop your career within a respected and growing business.