Our client is looking for someone who will be responsible for all Company Secretarial duties on behalf of the business and its constituent companies to cover a period of maternity leave.  This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to gain some valuable experience of working for a public listed company.  This role has a varied remit and therefore requires someone who is willing to take on responsibility and work autonomously. 

Providing a full governance and secretarial service to Group and its associated entities in accordance with their articles of association, the LSE Listing Rules, Companies (Jersey) Law 1991, as amended, the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Market Abuse Regulation and any other relevant legislation or regulation;

Providing listed company support including maintenance of restricted or insider lists, dividend documentation, regulatory announcements and major interest in shareholdings;

Managing the delivery of the Annual General Meeting and other general meetings as appropriate, dividend payments and liaising with shareholders and key stakeholders accordingly.

Assisting with the preparation of the annual report and associated shareholder mailings and liaising with internal and external stakeholders (auditors, Registrars, Investor Relations and Communication)

Responsible for undertaking all statutory or regulatory filings and maintaining the Company’s statutory books, including: registers of present and past directors and secretaries, shareholders, past and present and their shareholdings, charges on assets, minutes of general meetings and board meetings and formal communications.

• Associate or Fellow of The Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) (essential)
• Chartered Accountant (desirable)
• Legal background (desirable)
• PLC experience (desirable)