Deputy Group Secretary
Description✓At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises
✓That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work
✓As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute
✓In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
✓So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!
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✓More about your role
✓You will play a key role in the Group's Governance & Secretariat team charged with addressing the governance and company secretarial requirements of a diverse and changing Group
✓You will ensure the successful delivery and continuous improvement of all work expected from this type of specialist function.
✓Leading the management of statutory records and governance and company secretarial compliance work for an extensive portfolio of Group entities, you will be working closely with and deputising for the Group Company Secretary
✓You will also manage the day to day activities of the team comprising two Assistant Company Secretaries and the Governance & Secretariat Coordinator to ensure the work of the overall team is aligned with its overarching remit to deliver a professional service to its internal customer base.
✓You will provide subject matter expertise in order to analyse current or future governance requirements and where appropriate, make recommendations to ensure compliance with evolving legislative and regulatory requirements are met.
✓Please note that this will largely be an agile role; however, regular travel will be expected to attend meetings in any number of our offices but primarily those located in in York, Edinburgh, London and Preston.
✓Please note this is a 12-month FTC position
✓Please download the attached JD for a full list of duties
✓More about you
✓You will be familiar with the law underpinning governance and company secretarial activity in private companies and knowledge of relevant practice in community benefit societies, registered charities, FCA-regulated firms and public companies listed with debt would be particularly advantageous. Due to the nature and pace of the role you will be expected to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
✓You will have significant proven experience working within a complex multi-company organisation, ideally with a relevant qualification.
✓You will be able to demonstrate expertise in governance policy and practice and have the ability to synthesise concepts and information from a range of sources to design solutions that best support the needs of the Group as a whole or the relevant part of the Group to meet each challenge.
✓The benefits
✓We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
✓We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
✓Excellent Holiday entitlement
✓Pension with matched contributions
✓Enhanced sick pay
✓Training & upskilling – dedicated to developing our people to achieve their goals
✓Bonus opportunity based on agreed KPIs
✓Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
✓What's next?
✓If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply
✓You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us Show more →
✓That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work
✓As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute
✓In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
✓So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!
✓
✓More about your role
✓You will play a key role in the Group's Governance & Secretariat team charged with addressing the governance and company secretarial requirements of a diverse and changing Group
✓You will ensure the successful delivery and continuous improvement of all work expected from this type of specialist function.
✓Leading the management of statutory records and governance and company secretarial compliance work for an extensive portfolio of Group entities, you will be working closely with and deputising for the Group Company Secretary
✓You will also manage the day to day activities of the team comprising two Assistant Company Secretaries and the Governance & Secretariat Coordinator to ensure the work of the overall team is aligned with its overarching remit to deliver a professional service to its internal customer base.
✓You will provide subject matter expertise in order to analyse current or future governance requirements and where appropriate, make recommendations to ensure compliance with evolving legislative and regulatory requirements are met.
✓Please note that this will largely be an agile role; however, regular travel will be expected to attend meetings in any number of our offices but primarily those located in in York, Edinburgh, London and Preston.
✓Please note this is a 12-month FTC position
✓Please download the attached JD for a full list of duties
✓More about you
✓You will be familiar with the law underpinning governance and company secretarial activity in private companies and knowledge of relevant practice in community benefit societies, registered charities, FCA-regulated firms and public companies listed with debt would be particularly advantageous. Due to the nature and pace of the role you will be expected to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
✓You will have significant proven experience working within a complex multi-company organisation, ideally with a relevant qualification.
✓You will be able to demonstrate expertise in governance policy and practice and have the ability to synthesise concepts and information from a range of sources to design solutions that best support the needs of the Group as a whole or the relevant part of the Group to meet each challenge.
✓The benefits
✓We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
✓We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
✓Excellent Holiday entitlement
✓Pension with matched contributions
✓Enhanced sick pay
✓Training & upskilling – dedicated to developing our people to achieve their goals
✓Bonus opportunity based on agreed KPIs
✓Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
✓What's next?
✓If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply
✓You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us Show more →
