Job Description:
We are recruiting for an Assistant Company Secretary to join our client in Newcastle on a 15 month fixed term contract basis.
Working closely with the Company Secretary and a small, collaborative team, you'll take ownership of a broad range of Company Secretarial and governance activities and will benefit from a comprehensive handover with the current roleholder.
Expected start date is December/January, however, interviews will begin in September.
Skills/Experience:
Experience in a Company Secretarial, governance or similar role.
Experience supporting Boards and/or committees.
Good knowledge of Companies House requirements and statutory filings.
Experience working in a regulated, listed or financial services environment is advantageous.
Strong attention to detail and a track record of delivering accurately against tight deadlines.
Experience with legal entity management, governance or board-management systems.
Strong Microsoft Office/SharePoint skills and an interest in using technology and AI to improve processes.
ACIS, FCIS, CGI/ICSA qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
Core Responsibilities:
Coordinating Board and committee meetings from end to end, including agendas, papers, meeting logistics, minutes and actions.
Supporting the Company Secretary with governance, statutory and regulatory matters.
Taking ownership of the administration and coordination of selected committees.
Ensuring Companies House filings and other statutory requirements are completed accurately and on time.
Maintaining and developing legal entity and governance records and systems.
Administering governance and board-management tools.
Supporting and improving SharePoint and other digital processes within the function.
Using AI and technology to identify opportunities to streamline and improve ways of working.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, Board members and committee members.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Training:
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You will be fully supported in the workplace with time for your apprenticeship work
Training Outcome:
DVSA and the Civil Service offer a wide range of development and career progression opportunities
Once employed as a Civil Servant you will have access to internal vacancies across all departments
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