Senior Assistant Company Secretary

At NEXTwere looking for a knowledgeable and proactiveSenior Assistant Company Secretary to join our Group Finance team at ourHead Office.

This is a significant opportunity to provide high-quality company secretarial services in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts our corporate governance. You will be joining a collaborative team with a positive can-do attitudea group of people who are always ready to roll their sleeves up to ensure the job is done to the highest standard.

The role carries a high degree of responsibility and independence involving regular contact with senior management and external advisors. Youll be a key part of the team ensuring that as we grow we remain compliant transparent and grounded in our values.

What youll take on

• Global Entity Management: Take ownership of the statutory registers for our global subsidiary entities providing essential support for joint ventures and investments.

• Corporate Governance: Act as a primary point of contact for directors and senior management providing advice on statutory matters and ensuring we meet all regulatory requirements.

• Reporting & AGM Coordination: Play a central role in drafting the Annual Report and Notice of AGM. Youll work closely with the Deputy Company Secretary to manage the logistics and compliance of the Companys AGM.

• Share Scheme Administration: Support the management of our various employee share plans including ShareSave and LTIP in partnership with our Share Schemes Manager.

• Market Compliance: Ensure we remain fully compliant with the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and maintain accurate insider and project lists.

• Dividend Management: Oversee the company secretarial aspects of dividend payments ensuring all legal and administrative steps are handled with precision.

We are looking for aChartered Governance Professional who thrives on responsibility and communicates with clarity and belief. While you dont need to be an expert in every single area immediately we value a mindset that is ready to learn and evolve.

• Professional Background: You are a UK chartered secretary with broad experience gained within a premium listed company.

• Technical Knowledge: You have a solid understanding of share schemes subsidiary compliance and working with authorities like Companies House and the FCA.

• Communication: You have first-class report writing skills and the confidence to deal with stakeholders at all levels including PLC Board Directors.

• Attention to Detail: You take pride in producing high-quality concise analyses and maintaining accurate records in a busy environment.

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