Company Secretarial Assistant

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Reading, London, Belfast or Dublin

Salary: £32,600 - £48,800 + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We're looking for a Company Secretarial Assistant to join our Company Secretarial Team.

The role provides a development path with involvement in a variety of governance and compliance projects, along with support to complete a formal qualification in Company Secretarial/Governance via the Chartered Governance Institute.

Some of your main accountabilities will include:

• Assisting with corporate governance projects required to support the objectives of the Company Secretarial Team. This includes projects such as the annual report & annual general meeting.

• Assisting with tasks related to the management of SSE Entities. This will include preparation and filing of statutory forms and the maintenance of company books and records via Diligent Entities.

• Providing effective meeting support to SSE Group Committees as required, including the drafting and the timely issuance of minutes and actions.

• Supporting a variety of corporate projects. For example, supporting SSE's business activities relating to M&A (such as due diligence requests, the setup of new entities, and corporate restructuring).

• Filing, archiving and general administrative duties and supporting the team with any ad-hoc duties as required.

What do I need?

You'll have a great work ethic, good judgement, and a desire to drive your career forward in the energy sector. You'll bring energy, adaptability, and organisational skills, along with being a team player. You'll be someone who can work on your own initiative and build and maintain relationships with different levels of stakeholders.

To be considered for this role, we’d love you be/have:

• A qualified or part qualified chartered secretary via the Chartered Governance Institute qualification programme for UK or Ireland.

• Some work experience in a relevant role such working on corporate, governance, and compliance projects concerning Company Secretarial issues.

• Knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 as well as excellent knowledge of managing and operating Diligent Entities/GEMS.

• Excellent inter-personal skills and a flexible and adaptive approach to work.

• An inquisitive nature which is inclined to investigate, identify issues, and solve problems.

About our Business

Our Company Secretarial team is a small professional team and has a unique position at the heart of the organisation. The team delivers a wide and varied range of responsibilities, including management of: Board and Committee Meeting Services; Corporate Governance; Listed and Group Company Compliance; Shareholders; Employee Share Plans; and Corporate Projects.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

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