Assistant Company Secretary

We put people first. Its all about you..

Were looking for an Assistant Company Secretary to join our group Finance and Company Secretariat function at Telecoms Plus (the registered company for Utility Warehouse). This is fantastic opportunity to take on a broad and challenging role. Youll have high exposure and wide responsibilities providing robust timely and professional company secretarial and corporate governance advice and support to a fastgrowth FTSE 250 business.

Heres the key experience skills & competencies were looking for you to bring:

• Previous experience in a company secretariat function in a listed/ FTSE business
• You will have sound knowledge and experience of the Listing Rules MAR and corporate governance requirements and best practice.
• You will have experience of preparing announcements for the London Stock Exchange and making filings to the FCA.
• Awareness of tax and compliance requirements
• Working towards or already obtained an ICSA qualification is ideal
• Youll need attention to detail maintaining high standards of accuracy particularly when dealing with complex repetitive highvolume work
• Youre a selfstarter able to perform autonomously with minimal supervision. A cando attitude is essential at UW!
• You will have excellent time management skills and are able to prioritise and manage a busy agenda
• Youll need great communication skills and enjoy working with a broad range of stakeholders and colleagues to deliver great work.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week split across our London offices (Colindale and Farringdon).

We work together. Your team and the people you will work with

This role will report directly the Head of Group Finance and work closely alongside colleagues in the wider Finance function. Youll also work closely with the People team in relation to Share scheme administration and the Head of Sustainability for ESG work. Youll regularly communicate directly with the CFO and other members of the Executive team.

We deliver progress. What youll do and how you will make an impact.

As an Assistant Company Secretary at UW you will be responsible for:

• Taking a leading role in ensuring we deliver on our corporate governance requirements as a FTSE 250 company. This will include:
  • Preparation of monthly Board packs and other Board committee packs
  • Assisting with preparing for the companys AGM
  • Assisting with production of the Annual Report
  • Managing the annual statutory accounts filing process and ensure deadlines are met
  • Acting as company secretary for certain of the Groups subsidiaries
  • Assisting with the renewal of the Companys Directors & Officers insurance
  • Providing support to internal stakeholders developing the Companys ESG framework
  • Assisting with compliance with key corporate governance requirements 
  • Maintenance of the register of directors interests
• Managing the administration of the Companys share option schemes.
• Maintenance of company registers and records liaising with the Companys registrar and outsourced cosec administrator
• Completing share capital returns to Companies House
• Preparing other adhoc compliance filings at Companies House
• Playing a key role in our ongoing corporate compliance projects and providing training.

So why pick UW

Weve got big ambitions so theres going to be plenty of challenges. There are also a lot of benefits: 

• An industry benchmarked salary. Well share it during your first conversation.
• Share Options and a Save as You Earn scheme.
• Hybrid working with 2 days in the office. (Were definitely open to discussing flexible working arrangements)
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker
• Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free. Youll also get access to 100s of rewards and discounts through Perkbox
• A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary. You can also access free mortgage advice and a financial wellbeing tool.
• Familyfriendly policies designed to help you and your family thrive.
• Discounted private health insurance access to an Employee Assistance line and a free Virtual GP. Our wellbeing app Unmind supports your mental health.
• Belonging groups that help UW shape an even more inclusive future.
• A commitment to helping you develop your career journey through learning coaching and new experiences

Apply here!  

Youve got this far Hit apply we cant wait to hear from you! Worried you dont hit all the criteria We welcome applications from diverse and varied backgrounds so get your application in and lets chat!

Claire Fennell will be your point of contact throughout the recruitment process.  

Additional Information :

Not sure you meet all the requirements Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do.

We provide equal opportunities a diverse and inclusive work environment and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age disability gender marriage or civil partnership status pregnancy and maternity status race religion or belief or sexual orientation. Please dont be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.

Please note if you are successful and offered a role at UW you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime