Group Company Secretary, Listed PLC
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fantastic opportunity to join an engineering PLC with a global reach as Group Company Secretary working as an integral part of a legal and company secretarial team.
Responsibilities:
In this position, you will provide a proactive and effective company secretarial service to the Board and committees and support effective and transparent corporate governance across the Group.
- Acting as secretary to the Board and principle committees taking responsibility for administrating Board activities
- Management of the group’s corporate governance structure and issues
- Roll-out of procedures for Board Director induction
- Maintain board papers, agendas, minutes and action plans
- Statutory compliance for Group companies
- Company Secretarial services – including Company House filings and corporate transactions
- Board, Committee & AGM meeting support
- Annual report and accounts
- Stock exchange registration and compliance
- Share scheme administration and queries
We are looking for:
- Fully ICSA qualified
- Extensive company secretarial experience in a listed UK PLC
- Proven track record of developing constructive working relationships with senior Non-execs and Plc Execs as well as other stakeholders
- Demonstrable knowledge of UK Companies Act, and other corporate legislation, corporate governance codes and best practice, and other regulatory codes and frameworks
- Knowledge of a secretarial software package (e.g. Diligent Blueprint) and digital platform for Board papers
- Confident interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation and with external professional advisors and agencies
- Drive high standards, building relationships and working with gravitas
- Highly skilled multitasker; can prioritise own workload effectively and work within tight timeframes
If you are interested in this Group Company Secretary position, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to jacqui.douglas@mckenziedouglas.co.uk. If the role isn’t right for you but you are interested in hearing about similar positions or some advice regarding the market, then please do get in touch on 01539 446666.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £130,000.00-£180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 4902
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Group Company Secretary, Listed PLC roles across McKenzie Douglas's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £130,000 - £180,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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