Assistant Company Secretary

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Assistant Company Secretary to support the delivery of an effective corporate governance framework across the business. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations maintaining accurate corporate records and supporting the smooth running of board and committee processes.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders including directors and executives contributing to high standards of governance and operational efficiency across a complex multi-entity structure.

What youll be doing

• Maintaining statutory registers and corporate records in line with the UK Companies Act
• Preparing and filing statutory documents with Companies House within required deadlines
• Supporting the administration of group entities including maintaining structure charts and entity management systems (e.g. Diligent Entities)
• Assisting with board and committee processes including scheduling meetings preparing agendas compiling board packs and minuting meetings
• Tracking governance actions and ensuring timely follow-up and completion
• Monitoring compliance deadlines and ensuring all regulatory requirements are met
• Ensuring governance documentation is accurate up to date and accessible
• Supporting internal stakeholders with governance-related queries including KYC and due diligence requests
• Assisting with corporate changes such as director appointments share allotments and structural updates
• Liaising with external advisors including legal counsel auditors and registrars
• Supporting the administration of share/equity incentive programmes
• Contributing to continuous improvement of company secretarial processes including the use of digital tools and AI to enhance efficiency

Qualifications :

What were looking for

• Experience working within a company secretarial or legal environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK Companies Act and corporate governance requirements
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement

Desirable experience

• Experience in a listed (plc) environment
• Exposure to US regulatory frameworks (e.g. SEC requirements)
• Experience supporting share plans or equity incentive programmes
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional entity management
• Relevant qualification (e.g. Law degree or CGI/Chartered Governance Institute completed or in progress)

Why join us

Youll be part of a collaborative and high-performing legal team with the opportunity to develop your expertise in corporate governance within a global organisation. This role offers exposure to senior leadership and the chance to contribute to key governance processes that support the business at scale.

Additional Information :

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package share plan company performance bonuses value-based recognition awards referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching global career opportunities non-linear career paths internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects rotations internal tech communities training certifications coaching online learning platforms subscriptions pass-it-on sessions workshops conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities hobby clubs and interest groups inclusion and diversity programmes events and celebrations.

At Endava were committed to creating an open inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels safe valued and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectivesbecause we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit skills qualifications and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process please let us know.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time