Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: London (hybrid working arrangements).

Employment type: Permanent full-time

Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part- time approach where possible.

Salary: C £61,000 per annum dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.

Closing date: 27/09/2024

The Opportunity 

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

We have a fantastic opportunity for Senior Assistant Company Secretary.

Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.

The Role

The Senior Assistant Company Secretary will support the Company Secretary and senior leadership team in ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance are maintained. You will be responsible for providing expert legal and administrative support, assisting with board and committee meetings, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with significant experience in company secretarial duties, particularly within a large infrastructure or energy company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Corporate Governance: Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and assist in the management of corporate governance processes.
• Board Support: Assist in the preparation, coordination, and documentation of board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, circulating papers, taking minutes, and following up on actions.
• Statutory Compliance: Oversee the maintenance of statutory records, filings, and compliance with Companies Act and other legal requirements.
• Shareholder Relations: Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including shareholders, directors, and regulatory bodies.
• Risk Management: Assist in the development of risk management strategies and ensure risks are appropriately identified, assessed, and managed.
• Corporate Policies: Draft, review, and update corporate policies and governance documents to ensure they meet regulatory standards.
• Leadership: Mentor and manage junior staff within the company secretariat team, providing guidance and training as required.

Qualifications

The post holder is required to be qualified Governance Professional, ideally an Associate for the Corporate Governance Institute, or in their final year for qualification.

Knowledge & Experience

The post holder should have excellent working knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Relevant qualification experience as a governance professional and qualified under the Corporate Governance Institute scheme.
• Experience working as part of a company secretarial function.
• Delivering a pro-active, business-focused service that anticipates risks and prevents problems.
• Well-rounded corporate governance experience and commercial acumen.
• Experience of working within a highly regulated sector.

Skills

• Fluency in English is required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, coaching and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor communication style to suit a variety of audiences, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to a range of audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to analyse and interpret information quickly.
• Hands on and capable of managing and delivering competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Able to establish credibility and build relationships within business and external stakeholders.
• Flexible approach with a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in different areas of governance and provide support to other teams, as required.

If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

A full job description is available on application. 

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Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.

To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve.  Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities.  By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project. 

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:

Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate

Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance

Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise

Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other

Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.