Our client is a successful, dynamic and fast paced international business, and is the leading company of its kind in Europe. They are seeking a company secretary who has the personal attributes and professional experience to thrive in this challenging and rewarding environment.The Role:
• Assisting the Group Head of Secretariat in the efficient execution of the Company Secretarial requirements and in the maintenance of the legal integrity of the Group.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements and with the implementation and maintenance of best practice principles of corporate governance.
• Developing and implementing improvements in administration processes and ideas for continuous improvement generally within the department.
The Candidate:
• Graduate calibre, ideally having the ICSA qualifications and will have gained substantial experience in a PLC environment. Experience of Share Schemes, Corporate Governance requirements and Social, Ethical and Environmental issues is essential.
• Used to working in an environment with a sense of urgency, having the ability to self-start and take ownership of projects on a hands-on basis, with the ability to manage and direct external advisers in the best interests of the Group.
• The ability and desire to build relationships and a user friendly interface by gaining respect and credibility with colleagues both at the corporate centre and in the trading divisions.