http://www.charteredsecretary.net Chartered Secretary magazine is the magazine of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA). It is published for the ICSA by ICSA Information & Training Ltd, the publishing and training company of the ICSA. http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6525 Our client is seeking an urgent company secretary to cover long term sickness. You will deal with annual returns, board resolutions, compliance and core co sec duties. You will be qualified and experienced with immediate availability. VO/208 To find out more email: recruitment@icsaglobal.com or submit your CV via the website. ICSA Recruitment 020 7612 7023 http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6452 Professional services firm based in North London would like to appoint a permanent part time Company Secretarial Assistant to start as soon as possible. (3 days a week or 21 hr equivalent) Duties will include: - Maintaining statutory records using Blueprint - Preparation of paperwork for share reorganisations (including redesignations and sub-divisions), changes of name, share transfers and allotments, dividends, appointments & resignations, and other technical areas of company secretarial work. - Preparation of paperwork for board meetings and AGMs - Preparation of dormant accounts - Providing statutory advice to clients, partners and staff members - Compliance with Companies Act Key requirements and skills - Be ICSA qualified - Have significant post qualified experience - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Have an eye for detail - Have a good working knowledge of the 2006 Companies Act - Be able to establish good working relationships with both internal and external contacts http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6433 A fantastic opportunity exists with this internationally successful FTSE 250 based in Middlesex for an ambitious and professional Assistant Company Secretary reporting directly into the General Counsel and Company Secretary. The role is incredibly broad ranging and will require a thorough knowledge of what is required of an Assistant Co Sec working within a dynamic and highly regulated listed PLC. In addition to the company secretarial duties candidates would have additional responsibilities including insurance, pension, risk management and corporate governance. This is a rare opportunity to join a FTSE 250 company with a very good track record and help to develop an enhanced function in a growing Group. http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6469 Our client is a very well known leisure company which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and based in the Midlands. It is looking to appoint a part-time Company Secretary on a three day a week basis with responsibility for the full time Deputy Company Secretary. The focus of the legal element of the role is to provide advice and support in respect of secretarial and legal matters to the Executive Committee and other senior groups. This will include: - property issues - contractual matters - M&A activity - Litigation management - Companies Act and other companies legislation (UKLA, Data protection Act, FSA) In additiion to this the company secretarial elements will encompass: - Subsidiary Boards / Committees and General Meetings - Statutory and Regulatory Compliance - Share Registration and Shareholder Communication - Transactional support - Licences - Insurance - Corporate Governance The ideal candidate will be ACIS/FCIS and legally qualified or, at least, have a very strong legal background. Please do call in so that we can provide you will further details about this interesting and rare opportunity. http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6480 Trainee Company Secretarial Assistant- Herts £18- 29k depending on experience Our client is looking for a bright candidate with some office experience. You must be computer literate and be either part or fully ICSA qualified or keen to undertake the scheme. An immediate start would be an advantage. To find out more email: recruitment@icsaglobal.com or submit your CV via the website. ICSA Recruitment 020 7612 7023 http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6479 Company Secretary required for an international financial services company based in Basingstoke. Strong experience of Life and Pensions insurance is essential for this position. You will be ICSA qualified (preferably ACIS) and will be required to assist the Board and the Head of Legal to develop, implement and maintain appropriate Governance arrangements for the UK Group. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a highly organised and systematic way, with strong attention to detail and focus on quality. To find out more email: cwillox@icsaglobal.com or submit your CV via the website. ICSA Recruitment 020 7612 7024 http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6524 Company Secretarial Assistant - London 25-30k plus bens The Company Secretarial team provides support to a variety of departments on company secretarial matters for listed and unlisted entities - in total over 400 companies, 19 of which are listed VCTs. You will support the team in all functions. You will have been working for a year or more in a co sec team. Experience of Blueprint essential. To find out more email: lesley.payne@icsaglobal.com or submit your CV via the website. ICSA Recruitment 020 7612 7023 http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6523 Our client a well known Midlands based Plc needs to recruit an Interim Assistant Company Secretary for a 12 month maternity cover commencing March 2012. Candidates should ideally be fully qualified and have recent PLC experience. The role is very broad and challenging and would suit individuals who have the confidence to work autonomously. This is an ideal opportunity to get involved from the bottom up. It is a friendly, professional, 'down to earth' culture that would suit someone who is willing, flexible and happy to 'roll their sleeves up' and pitch in and help out as/when required. http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6522 A fantastic opportunity exists with this FTSE 100 financial institution for a Share Plans specialist at Associate Director level. This role would suit someone with in depth shares experience who would welcome the opportunity of working within a highly respected Secretariat. Responsibilities will include: Day to day operational delivery of share and cash plans, including planning and overseeing grant and vest cycles & third party supplier management (including service delivery and cost management) Ensure compliance with all company standards in relation to Governance and Control Support implementation of key projects covering a wide range of technical disciplines to ensure that the design and delivery of the company's share plans is world class. (There is a detailed specification available illustrating the broad and challenging remit of this post so do get in touch for more information) The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of and experience in share plan design, administration, tax, legal and financial issues. In addition an awareness of organisational and reporting structures and an advanced knowledge of SAP, Word and Excel. Intermediate knowledge of databases (e.g. Access, SQL) http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6458 Our client is seeking a senior administrator to promote and support the aims of the Company. You will develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the person or persons to whom you report, co-operate with colleagues to promote an open and supportive environment and carry out your duties in a careful and professional manner. You should possess the following personal qualities: A confident manner and the ability to communicate with clients effectively. A flexible approach to work and good time management skills. An ability to work on own initiative and demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills towards less experienced staff. An ability to work under pressure. You will have a company secretarial background with demonstrable experience. To find out more email: recruitment@icsaglobal.com or submit your CV via the website. ICSA Recruitment 020 7612 7023 http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6456 Our client is seeking a senior administrator to promote and support the aims of the Company. You will develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the person or persons to whom you report, co-operate with colleagues to promote an open and supportive environment and carry out your duties in a careful and professional manner. You should possess the following personal qualities: A confident manner and the ability to communicate with clients effectively. A flexible approach to work and good time management skills. An ability to work on own initiative and demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills towards less experienced staff. An ability to work under pressure. You will have supervisory and very good banking experience with an in depth knowledge of payments, swift etc. To find out more email: recruitment@icsaglobal.com or submit your CV via the website. ICSA Recruitment 020 7612 7023 http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6455 Our client is seeking two administrators to promote and support the aims of the Company. To support the Client Director/Assistant Director/Head of Section (as appropriate) and other team members in undertaking the day to day administration of the portfolio of funds allocated to the section. You will be expected to acquire a sound knowledge of the Private Equity business and Fund documentation. In-house training will be given. You will be required to confidently liaise with clients on a day to day basis. To possess an ability to disseminate information and respond quickly. A high degree of accuracy will be required. You will be expected to have, or quickly acquire, a sound knowledge of bookkeeping Competency with Excel spreadsheets & Microsoft Word is paramount. To have the ability to work as a team member. Must have at least one year Administration Experience VO/202 To find out more email: recruitment@icsaglobal.com or submit your CV via the website. ICSA Recruitment 020 7612 7023 http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6521 A newly-created role has arisen with this international financial services group to head up a small company secretarial team at offices in Hampshire. Responsible for providing a commercially focused company secretarial service for the UK Group Companies, you will assist the Board and Head of Legal to develop, implement and maintain appropriate Governance arrangements for the UK Group and to ensure appropriate compliance. You are likely to be ISCA qualified with a substantial amount of experience in a Company Secretary role within the Financial Services Industry or similar regulated industry. You must be able to communicate confidently and be able to advise Board members with authority; possess strong influencing and negotiation skills and, in particular, be able to persuade others to meet key deadlines within the Board cycle. You must also demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively, to work well with your immediate team, with a strong attitude of working together to meet tight deadlines. As head of a small team, the ability to 'lead from the front' is essential - you must be just as comfortable rolling up your sleeves to get the job done as well as advising at the most senior of levels. http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6454 Professional services company is looking for someone to start soon. Your duties will include: Maintaining statutory records using Blueprint; preparation of paperwork for share reorganisations (including redesignations and sub-divisions), changes of name, share transfers and allotments, dividends,appointments & resignations, and other technical areas of company secretarial work. Preparation of paperwork for board meetings and AGMs; Preparation of dormant accounts; providing statutory advice to clients, partners and staff members & - Compliance with Companies Act You will be ICSA qualified with good post qualification experience, experience of Blueprint, sound knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 and have a positive attitude with good influencing skills. To find out more email: lesley.payne@icsaglobal.com or submit your CV via the website. ICSA Recruitment 020 7612 7023 http://www.charteredsecretary.net/job_detail.php?id=6520 Our client has a primary London listing. It now seeks a company secretarial assistant to join its Luxembourg team for a 12 month contract - it is hoped that this will lead to a permanent role. The Luxembourg Company Secretarial Office is responsible for approximately 85 companies incorporated in some 7 jurisdictions, mainly BVI, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The jobholder is required to take responsibility for approximately 20 of these companies, maintaining the company secretarial records of such companies and ensuring their legal good standing, carrying out simple legal work for these companies and the Department as a whole and making filings to external agencies. As well as being responsible for a given number of companies, the jobholder will be expected to be able to assist other members of the team with companies for which the jobholder is not directly responsible and be involved in the implementation projects and company restructurings on an ad hoc basis. The successful candidate will have been educated to degree level and will have a good command of the English language. Ideally you should be working towards achieving the ICSA qualification and to have had at least 1 years experience of working in a company secretarial team. You need to be able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to learning on the job and maximising such an opportunity.