Job Details

We’re working with a leading global organisation to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary into its high-performing Corporate Secretariat team on a temporary basis. This is a 6-month interim role with the possibility of extension.

You’ll support the delivery of high-quality corporate governance and regulatory compliance across a multi-listed PLC structure. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll contribute to core company secretarial activities while playing a key role in a large-scale governance transformation programme.

Start date: July 2026 (ASAP)
Location: London (hybrid working)
Contract duration: 6 months +

Key Responsibilities:

• Support governance and compliance requirements for a globally listed group
• Assist in reviewing and enhancing company secretarial processes and frameworks
• Contribute to a major regulatory and governance transformation programme
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external legal advisers (UK & US)
• Support the preparation of regulatory filings, including US reporting obligations
• Assist with implementation, testing, and continuous improvement of new processes

About You:

• CGI (Chartered Governance Institute) qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven company secretarial experience within a FTSE 100 or complex FTSE 250 environment
• Strong understanding of UK listed company governance requirements
• Experience of NYSE regulations and US reporting requirements
• Exposure to JSE listing requirements would be advantageous
• Confident working in a multi-jurisdictional, fast-paced environment
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in approach

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