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London,EC2 Part time role with historic organisation, to work 2 days/week (Thurs and Fri) for approx.2 months. Suit ICSA grad with good core technical skills. Ref 12111 Scotland Secretarial assistant sought by listed plc to support its company secretary with basic statutory administration on an ongoing basis, possibly temp to perm. Ref 11862 London,SW1 Global manufacturing group requires immediate help for 3-6 months. Good working knowledge of Blueprint and attention to detail essential. Ref 12108 Yorkshire Administrator with meetings experience sought to support busy NHS Trust. Available immediately, could possibly run temp to perm. Ref 12004 London W1 FTSE 100 requires help at assistant level for c.3 months. Experience of the GCM database and a background knowledge of share schemes preferred. Ref 12038 North London Charitable organisation seeks experienced individual with strong governance experience for c.6-9 months to cover its company secretarial role. Ref 12047 Midlands UK listed plc is looking to recruit a company secretary on possible temp to perm basis.Listed company and board level experience essential. Ref 12029 London,City Finance plc seeks interim help for c.3 months to define, plan, manage and implement a new governance structure. Solid project management skills essential. Ref 12110 Sussex FTSE 100 leisure group seeks interim help for approx.6 months, starting asap. Plc experience including recent share schemes knowledge preferred. Ref 12115 London EC4 FTSE 100 requires help for c.3 months, possibly beyond, to support its busy team. Plc experience useful but not essential. Sec assistant/assistant level. Ref 12016 Kent Small charitable organisation seeks interim help to assess and implement appropriate governance and legislative structures and support at board level. Ref 12112 London,EC2 6-9 month maternity cover role with investment trust team. Financial services experience preferred, board level experience essential. Ref 12005

Secretariat Administrator

Saint-Gobain is one of the top 100 industrial Groups in the world with 207,000 employees worldwide and a turnover of £34 billion. Saint-Gobain are leaders in the design, production and distribution of materials for the construction, industrial and consumer markets. We are focused on providing innovative solutions to the challenges facing society today; energy, housing and the environment. In the UK and Ireland we employ 20,000 people across 80 manufacturing locations and over 900 building distribution locations. Some of the UK & Ireland's best known and respected companies are part of Saint-Gobain.These include Jewson, Graham, British Gypsum, Solaglas, Saint-Gobain Isover, Saint-Gobain Pipelines and International Timber to name a few. Due to the relocation of the Company Secretariats London office to Coventry, this vacancy has now arisen: An administrator is also required to support the company secretary and his team. Duties will include providing general secretarial and administrative support as well as updating and maintaining the company corporate databases, assisting with administration of the companys share schemes and supporting the day-to-day office services function. You are likely to have good all-round experience of administration gained in another secretariat or legal environment including copy typing. Excellent IT skills are required and experience of the Blueprint secretariat software package would be an advantage. The ability to speak and write French is an essential requirement of this role.

Assistant Secretary (2 posts)

Saint-Gobain is one of the top 100 industrial Groups in the world with 207,000 employees worldwide and a turnover of £34 billion. Saint-Gobain are leaders in the design, production and distribution of materials for the construction, industrial and consumer markets. We are focused on providing innovative solutions to the challenges facing society today; energy, housing and the environment. In the UK and Ireland we employ 20,000 people across 80 manufacturing locations and over 900 building distribution locations. Some of the UK & Ireland's best known and respected companies are part of Saint-Gobain.These include Jewson, Graham, British Gypsum, Solaglas, Saint-Gobain Isover, Saint-Gobain Pipelines and International Timber to name a few. Due to the relocation of the Company Secretariats London office to Coventry, thesevacancies have now arisen: Two assistant secretaries are sought to support with core company secretarial matters for all Saint-Gobain companies in the UK and Ireland. One role will concentrate primarily on ensuring general and specific compliance, while the second role will take the lead on the management of the companys share schemes. Both will have responsibility for core compliance matters and all aspects of the Company Acts as well as responding efficiently and effectively to shareholders requirements. The provision of company information for potential acquisitions is also key to both roles. Suit qualified chartered secretaries with at least 2-years pqe, who can demonstrate initiative and a hands on approach. IT literacy and a good working knowledge of Blueprint or similar software package will also be important. The ability to write and speak French would also be useful.

Assistant Group Secretary

Over the past 30 years, the McCarthy & Stone Group has become Britains leading builder of retirement apartments, responsible for the construction of circa 40,000 homes. Through their commitment to meeting the real and changing needs of the retired, their name has become synonymous with retirement living at its most enjoyable and rewarding. Further information can be found at www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk Based at offices in Bournemouth, McCarthy and Stone are looking to recruit an Assistant to support its Group Company Secretary with a broad and varied workload, to include: dealing with all group insurance matters, ensuring appropriate cover is in place and managing the renewal process; assuming prime responsibility for the groups Business Continuity Plan, both its implementation and ongoing management; trademarks registration, consumer credit licence and share schemes management; assisting with the annual report and accounts; liaison with registrars, company solicitors, auditors, brokers, trustees; ongoing and regular involvement in statutory compliance, corporate governance and Companies Act issues; and supporting on special projects, as required. The role is likely to suit a qualified or near- qualified chartered secretary with solid technical experience, a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills. Working as no 2to the Group Company Secretary, you will be required to work with a high degree of autonomy and initiative and will have considerable freedom of action within the scope of the job outline. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with maturity and confidence at all levels of the business are essential.

Assistant Company Secretary

Thames Water is the UKs largest water and wastewater services company. Every day,it supplies 2,600 million litres of tap water to 8.5 million customers across London and the Thames Valley and treats 2,800 million litres of sewage.It carries out over 500,000 tests per year to ensure our drinking water currently at its best-ever quality meets stringent UK and European standards.It also operates the Thames Water Ring Main, a 50-mile-long feat ofengineering which supplies much of London, and which it is currently extending. For more information please visit www.thameswater.co.uk Based in Reading, Thames Water is now looking to recruit an Assistant Company Secretary to support the Head of Secretariat and Support in leading in the delivery of high quality, practical, business focused and value added secretariat services including planning, organising and recording Board, Committee and Shareholder Meetings. Other key accountabilities of the role will include, among other things, complying with the governance requirements of the business and ensuring the secretariat team adheres to these; meeting the arrangements underpinning Thames Waters ownership, Companies Act and other regulatory requirements ,obligations to Thames Waters regulators both within the water industry and more widely; ensuring the delivery of an effective interface between the Board and Thames Waters investors and the efficient administration of the Thames Water group of companies You will also assist the Head of Secretariat and Support to build the secretariat team through leadership, performance management and motivation. You will be involved in introducing effective processes and procedures, proposals for innovation, efficiency and improvement and maintain awareness of emerging issues in company law, corporate governance and compliance. The successful candidate will ideally be a qualified Company Secretary with experience of working within a listed or regulated company environment. You should have the ability to communicate clearly with the business and provide solution focused, pragmatic and commercial secretariat advice that supports Thames Water in fulfilling its vision and mission. Thames Water requests no direct contact from other agencies or applicants. All enquiries to Chambers and Partners please.

Secretariat Asst Middx

The UK company secretary of this international travel group is looking to appoint an ICSA trainee or recent graduate to support them with basic company secretarial administration including maintenance of a portfolio of group companies, subsidiary reports and accounts, as well as assisting with ad hoc projects. An ideal role for someone looking to gain their first in-house experience.

Assistant London SW1

Bright, motivated individual,probably ICSA graduate or associate, sought by this global management group, whose culture reflects its ambitious, professional and proactive approach to business.You will need to demonstrate solid technical ability and a genuine desire to take ownership of projects and extend your responsibilities above and beyond the limits of the job remit.

Secretariat Manager City

International leisure business is looking to recruit a qualified or near-qualified individual with strong technical skills to oversee a sizeable portfolio ofUK and international subsidiaries, who can also demonstrate strong managerial abilities and ability to support a small team. A professional,positive,can-doattitude is required and experience ofcorporate governance work would be useful.

Plc Sec Asst Surrey

ICSA student or graduate sought to support this busy plc team.You will gain hands on experience across core company secretarial functions, including statutory documentation, report & accounts and AGM support. You will also assist the groups pensions manager in administering scheme arrangements and related matters,for which previous experience in this area may be useful.

Offshore Opportunities

We are currently recruiting for a professional services practice in the Cayman Islands, an international banking group with offices in the Channel Islands and a UK listed plc with operations in Luxembourg. All roles require qualified chartered secretaries with strong technical and interpersonal skills.If you are interested in these or any other offshore locations, please enquire for further details.

Team Admin Victoria

FTSE 100 seeks organised, efficient individual, probably with senior PA experience,to support its boards and committees,and to provide general administrative support to its busy company secretariat.Work will include managing the collation and issue ofboard/committee papers,interfacing with executive departments, co-ordinating meeting arrangements and assisting with boardroom facilities.

Assistant North West

Energy group seeks an assistant to support its company secretary/head of legal in providing a first class service to the groups companies. This includes managing company records on Blueprint,data protection and consumer credit compliance,meetings administration, annual and interim report work and providing expertise and general guidance to the business on compliance/risk matters.

FTSE 250 Asst

Ideal role for ICSA graduate/finalist with 2+ years plc experience, who is keen for greater responsibility, exposure and challenge. You will take an active lead in managing day-to- day matters for the plc and group as well as supervising more junior members ofthe team. Strong interpersonal skills essential,as well as the ability to engage and work confidently at all levels across the business.

Institute Sec W London

Senior management role within high profile professional organisation, whose corporate governance model follows relevant provisions of the combined code and charity law. Responsible for the groups governance activities and constitutional and legal obligations, you will also look after e-business, data protection, IP, pensions and property law. Suit ACIS/FCIS or qualified lawyer.

ACIS/Grad ICSA

FTSE 100 seeks a qualified chartered secretary, ideally with a professional services background, to provide a detailed corporate secretarial service for a portfolio of approximately 50 UK registered group entities. Complex, demanding role, involving liaison with specialist professional staff across the organisation globally, including legal, tax, insurance and accounting teams.