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Role: Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: £50,000 circa & Bonus Scheme

About the Role…

Our Legal Team is expanding and we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join us! The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy Company Secretary and other senior management to ensure that all company secretarial duties are completed in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

You will be joining a relatively small secretariat of around four people; however, this is incredibly broad and varied role within a newly established governance team. The role will provide an opportunity to lead on projects as well as helping to shape and embed the governance framework across the Group.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the Deputy Company Secretary in managing all company secretarial duties
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and files and liaise with local country legal and cosec teams
Organize and prepare board meetings, including setting agendas, preparing minutes, and handling follow-up actions
Ensure that all statutory filings are completed accurately and on time
Maintain the company's statutory registers
Provide support and advice to the board of directors and senior management on company secretarial matters
Project manage and assist with the preparation and distribution of annual reports, including working with external auditors, design agency and internal teams
Help design and deliver group wide governance and compliance framework
Keep up-to-date with changes to company law and best practice

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time

Candidate Requirements

Strong knowledge of company law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders
Proficiency in computer skills, including SharePoint, Blueprint and Diligent Entities or other software platform
Proactive and business-minded, with a commitment to delivering high quality work within strict deadlines
Confident written and oral communication skills
Ability to build long-lasting working relationships with individuals across all levels of a company, including senior management, directors, and other staff members

Benefits & Rewards

Performance Based Bonus Scheme
Employee Life Assurance
EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
Free Secure Car Parking
Dress Down Fridays
Flexi-Time
Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
Work Anniversary Rewards
Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group?

United Kingdom-based EG Group is a leading independent convenience retailer, which has established partnerships with global brands such as Starbucks, Cinnabon, KFC, Subway, Greggs, SPAR, and Burger King, as well as a focused portfolio of proprietary brands. The business has an established pedigree of delivering an excellent Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel proposition in all the markets in which it operates and currently employs more than 50,000 colleagues working in over 6,600 sites across the UK&I, Europe, USA and Australia. The group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2022 revenues exceeding $30.6bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.