Skills

Communication

Job Specifications

Company Secretary

London/Hybrid

12 month maternity cover contract

From PS600 a day via Umbrella Company

Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

An exciting opportunity to join my client who are a Fortune 500 company, globally recognised, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. They are proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful people, families and institutions by remaining true to their enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, they serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

They are looking for Company Secretary to join their team on a 12 month maternity cover contract. Based at the offices in London the role is hybrid working being office based 3 days a week, 2 days working from home, standard office hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with occasional out of hours for meetings.

Role/ Department:

Reporting into the Head of Company Secretarial, EMEA, the role is to provide core governance and company secretarial services to executive management committees (EMCs) and regulated entities. The person fulfilling this role will be required to demonstrate strong governance knowledge, especially within the financial services sector, and be able to carry out all core company secretarial functions to the highest standards. The role sits within the wider EMEA Company Secretariat and the person will work with others to develop and roll out EMEA governance projects and enhancements. Excellent communication and organisational skills are required, as the role requires regular interaction with senior executives and independent non-executive directors.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Acting as the primary point of contact for EMCs and boards and board committees of certain regulated entities on all governance matters.
Supporting Chairs in the effective and efficient running of EMCs and board and committee meetings
Managing annual EMC and board and committee performance reviews
Managing and building relationships with EMC, board and committee stakeholders, including directors and external parties
Preparing and delivering minutes and action items to deadlines
Assisting in governance project work as necessary
Reviewing and enhancing departmental processes

Knowledge/Skills:

Qualified Governance Professional/Company Secretary is preferred
Knowledge of UK Company Law
Ability to make clear presentations to Boards and Committees
Strong minute taking skills
Effective organisational skills

Experience:

Previous experience within a Governance/Company Secretarial function is required
Board support experience, preferably with senior stakeholders and executives and non-executive directors
Experience of financial services and regulation
Experience in delivering change and driving governance best practice
Familiarity with Diligent Boards & Entries is an advantage

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

About the Company

At Pontoon, we go beyond the traditional to build future-fit workforces for our clients. Backed by the Adecco Group, Pontoon is the preferred architect of workforce solutions that will transform the working world. We deliver MSP, RPO, Services Procurement, Direct Sourcing, Talent Consulting, and Total Talent solutions. We help our customers design their workforces to be fit for the future and exceed their business objectives. We are a people-first organisation, committed to co-creating innovative and advanced solutions f... Know more