Assistant Company Secretary- Interim

A leading FTSE-listed organisation is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to support both subsidiary and PLC-level governance on a 12-month contract.

Hybrid working, requires three days per week in the London office, with two days from home.

This position is well suited to a qualified governance professional who can confidently manage a portfolio of UK entities, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to key listed-company governance activities.

The Role:

• Manage a portfolio of c.30 active UK subsidiaries, acting as company secretary and overseeing all board meeting logistics and statutory requirements
• Coordinate board agendas, papers, and formalities, ensuring timely completion of the statutory accounts process
• Provide support on UK Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) compliance, including maintaining insider records and conducting periodic documentation reviews
• Assist with preparation for the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, including allocated workstreams, procedural documents and voting guidance

Ideal Candidate:

• Chartered Governance Institute qualified (or qualified by experience) with solid UK company secretarial experience.
• Strong background in UK subsidiary governance, statutory compliance and board administration
• Familiarity with MAR requirements and listed-company processes
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Confident communicator with a proactive, professional approach

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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