Job Brief

As a company secretary, you'll need to ensure a company complies with financial and legal requirements, as well as maintaining its high standards of corporate governance. Although not strictly required to provide legal advice, you'll also need to have a thorough understanding of the laws that affect your areas of work.

Also sometimes known as head of governance, you'll hold a strategic position at the heart of governance operations within an organisation.

Job Responsibilities

As a company secretary, you'll need to:

• Guide the chairman to ensure they are operating in accordance with rules and regulations
• Support the chairman in ensuring the board functions efficiently and effectively
• Facilitate good communication between committees and senior management
• File necessary documents with Companies House, such as annual tax returns and audit reports
• Inform Companies House of any significant changes to the company’s administration or registered address
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action
• Liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors
• Develop and oversee the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements
• Experience of working as a company secretary for a minimum of 3 years. However, the requirement for experience could be relaxed for deserving candidates based on educational qualifications and practical implications.

Skills and Education

You'll need to have:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels
• Attention to detail and a well-organised approach to work
• The ability to prioritise work and to work well under pressure
• The capability to work with numerical information, plus analytical and problem-solving skills
• A diplomatic approach and the confidence to provide support to high-profile company staff and board members
• Management skills
• Team working skills
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• A sound grasps of corporate governance issues
• A commercial frame of mind
• Must have A Levels or equivalent degree. However, preferences will be given to the candidates with an Honours degree in business fields.

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