Company secretary required for company in Woodmead.

Tasks include:
• organising, preparing agendas for and taking minutes of board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs);
• maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries;
• dealing with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders;
• contributing to meeting discussions as and when required, and advising members of the legal, governance, accounting and tax implications of proposed policies;
• monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking appropriate action;
• liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors;
• taking responsibility for the health and safety of employees and managing matters related to insurance and property;
• developing and overseeing the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements.


The liaison role with shareholders and compliance responsibilities may make up a major part of the work and may include:
• maintaining the register of shareholders and monitoring changes in share ownership of the company;
• paying dividends and managing share option schemes;
• taking a role in share issues, mergers and takeovers.

Other duties:
• monitoring the administration of the company's pension scheme;
• overseeing and renewing insurance cover for employees, equipment and premises;
• entering into contractual agreements with suppliers and customers;
• managing office space and property as well as dealing with personnel administration;
• overseeing public relations and aspects of financial management.
Candidates will need to show evidence of the following:
• the ability to communicate and work well with people at all levels;
• attention to detail and a well-organised approach to work;
• the ability to work with numerical information, plus analytical and problem-solving skills;
• a diplomatic approach and the confidence to liaise with high-profile company staff and board members;
• integrity and discretion when handling confidential information;
• an interest in, and understanding of, business practices and corporate governance.

Minimum requirements

• CIS Qualification
• Law Degree
• Previous experience as a Company Secretary is essential