Description
Our client, a large energy and utilities company is currently recruiting for an experienced Secretariat Manager.
You will be responsible for the management of the client's statutory and regulatory obligations to comply with the Companies Act, including subsidiary company management and statutory returns. And also undertake the role of Company Secretary on various company boards within the company and be responsible for the effective delivery all associated client secretarial matters.
Further job accountabilities include:
*Influencing and managing the clients relationship with Companies House, all other government agencies and the Office of the General Secretary on company secretarial matters
*Influencing various project teams on a variety of significant projects on company secretarial compliance
*To undertake ad-hoc project work in relation to legal or regulatory developments affecting the client
*To assist in developing and monitoring legal compliance and updating the Legal Compliance Manual and all associated documents
*To develop and maintain a contracts management system for the UK Legal team
*To assist in monitoring an appropriate Data Protection policy
*To attend and minute UK subsidiary board meetings
*To support Group Company Secretary in preparation of minutes and resolutions for the client board as appropriate, ensuring appropriate statutory compliance.
It is essential the successful candidates has the following skills, knowledge and experience -
*Fully ICSA qualified
*Honours Degree (preferred)
*Good knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment for private companies (preferred)
*Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
*Eye for detail
*Ability to work effectively under pressure
*Team player
*IT skills, to include Microsoft Office packages and use of company secretarial software
Suitable candidates should submit their CV in the first instance.