PLC Company Secretary

Our listed client seeks a Company Secretary to work closely with the Board to help deliver the growth ambitions for the Group whilst maintaining high standards of corporate governance and compliance commensurate with an AIM-listed company. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Company Secretary has responsibility for governance operations, privacy and quality systems, risk management, and sustainability across a growing, international, acquisitive Group. The role provides advice to the Executive Team and wider Board on governance matters, and supports the CFO across a range of activities including Board support and advisory, governance operations, AGM, share options, property, investor relations, and M&A. A full job description is available on request.

This role would suit a candidate with the following skills and experience;

• Previous experience of a company secretary role in a listed business is essential
• Experience of working in a high growth, acquisitive environment is desirable
• Experience of managing share schemes is desirable
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Proven ability to work with colleagues at all levels, and the confidence to provide advice and challenge to senior leadership
• First class verbal and written communication skills
• Able to prioritise work and manage multiple workstreams to deliver against deadlines
• High attention to detail

This role is offered on a hybrid model, this is an autonomous role which can be done largely remotely so long as you have easy access to London or Leeds, and you can be attached to either office as preferred for your primary workplace. The main requirement will be to attend in person for Board Meetings which are held 10 times per year. There will be other ad-hoc times during the year to attend an office but only as necessary/business needs – however you are in charge of your diary to arrange the work and locations. Expenses will be paid to travel to the office which is not your contracted primary office. There is no contractual requirement to be in any particular office for any set days apart from accommodating the board meeting schedule.