Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Role Overview

• Support the Group Company Secretary in leading the team and in all relevant duties and activities across the First Central Group
• Ensure the Group’s legal entities adhere to all relevant Corporate Governance and Company Law requirements
• Support the Group Company Secretary in creating and delivering the Board induction and ongoing development programmes for directors
• Assist the Group Company Secretary in the delivery of the annual Board and Committee effectiveness reviews
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of the Annual General Meeting and any extraordinary general meetings
• Oversee the administration of the Group’s share schemes and equity awards
• Act as project lead for the end-to-end production of the annual report, including statutory, financial, and governance sections
• Support the Group Company Secretary in delivering IPO readiness workstreams
• Provide CoSec contributions to any corporate restructuring, capital actions, and M&A activities
• Lead on the renewal of the Group’s corporate insurance cover for employees, equipment and premises and manage claims
• Take a lead role on the organisation and management of all Group Board and Executive meetings
• Monitor developments in listing rules, insurance regulation, and governance codes

Requirements

• Chartered Company Secretary qualification (ICSA / CGI) or equivalent
• Strong experience in a listed company or late-stage pre-IPO environment
• Proven track record coordinating annual reports and AGMs
• Sound understanding of: Listing rules and market disclosure requirements
• Corporate governance codes
• Regulated financial services or insurance environments
• Excellent project management and stakeholder-management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Background in insurance, banking, or broader financial services (desirable)

Benefits

• people first environment
• energetic workplaces
• inspirational workplaces
• supportive workplaces