Assistant Company Secretary – FTSE 100 Company in London Area

Job description

Are you an ambitious governance professional looking to join a high-performing and collaborative Company Secretariat team? This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to governance excellence, support senior stakeholders, and gain exposure to high-profile strategic projects.

The Client

Our client is a leading FTSE-listed organisation with a large and complex business structure. The Company Secretariat team plays a strategic role in shaping governance frameworks, supporting senior leadership, and ensuring best practices across the Group. The business is highly regarded for innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Role

This is a high-impact and high-visibility role within the Secretariat team, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting governance and statutory compliance across subsidiaries and joint ventures.
• Assisting with listed company obligations, including AGM planning, annual report drafting, and shareholder communications.
• Managing relationships with registrars and supporting shareholder strategy, including dividend processes.
• Participating in periodic rotations within the Secretariat to gain exposure across the full spectrum of responsibilities.
• Contributing to strategic governance projects, such as corporate simplification initiatives and implementing new compliance frameworks.
• Supporting board and committee meetings and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including MAR obligations.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within a Company Secretariat or governance role, ideally within a listed or regulated business.
• Strong understanding of UK corporate governance and statutory compliance frameworks.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to high-profile governance projects and senior stakeholders.
• Opportunities for career development within a large and complex listed organisation.
• A collaborative, supportive, and innovation-driven culture.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.

For more information contact Luke Masih (luke.masih@thesjp.co.uk)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English