Deputy Company Secretary

Are you an experienced company secretary ready to make a significant impact at an international media and entertainment company?

Our client who is due to IPO later this year is seeking a Deputy Company Secretary to join their legal & governance team and provide expert guidance across their UK operations. If you’re experienced in corporate governance, listing rules and regulation, this could be the perfect next step in your company secretary career.

Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance and Compliance

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures in line with the UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2006, the Listing Rules, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTRs), and Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).
• Monitor corporate governance developments and ensure the Board is advised of relevant updates.

Statutory Obligations and Regulatory Filings

• Oversee the maintenance of statutory books, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and updates to Companies House and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
• Manage the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) process, including drafting notices, coordinating proxies, and responding to shareholder queries.

Shareholder and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with external auditors, legal advisors, and regulators.
• Oversee the production of the Annual Report and other statutory disclosures, ensuring compliance with UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and FCA requirements.

Risk Management and Internal Controls

• Contribute to the development and monitoring of internal control systems to manage risks related to governance, regulatory compliance, and shareholder engagement.
• Assist in reviewing and implementing the company’s Risk Management framework.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered Secretary or Lawyer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related fields is preferred.
• Previous experience in a Company Secretarial or Governance role, within a listed company.
• Solid knowledge of UK corporate governance principles, particularly the UK Corporate Governance Code and the Companies Act 2006.
• Familiarity with FCA, Listing Rules, and MAR regulations.
• Experience in managing Board and Committee processes.