secretary London, England
Job description
Who we are
People have always been at the heart of St. James’s Place, we value long-term relationships and we are a home for people who care about the future – financially, environmentally and socially. These core values have enabled us to become a leading FTSE 100 Wealth Management company.
Location: Remote with occasional travel to London /Cirencester offices
Due to Parental Leave, we have an amazing opportunity for an Assistant Company Secretary to join us on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
You will be joining a small team of dedicated Corporate Governance professionals whose responsibilities include facilitating good decision making across the business. You will be working closely with our Deputy Company Secretary & Senior Company Secretaries providing advice and support to our Board and Committees.
Who we are looking for:
A credible person that can work autonomously, with diplomacy, tact and trust. An inquisitive person, that is comfortable asking questions, building lasting relationships and has outstanding organisational capabilities with a logical and tenacious approach to work.
Responsibilities:
Governance Support and Guidance
- Providing support and advice to the business in a Company Secretarial capacity.
- Coordinating the company secretarial and governance support provided to the Group’s material subsidiaries including full board/committee support activities and minute writing.
- Assisting with training and induction of new directors
Regulatory/Company Law Compliance
- Assisting with compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and governance guidelines
- Coordinating the implementation of changes required to meet new requirements
Shareholder/Investor Relations and Support
- Taking a lead role in the organisation of the PLC Annual General Meeting
- Researching/drafting relevant sections of Annual Report and Accounts for Group companies
- Working with the Deputy Company Secretary to manage the day-to-day interaction with the Group’s registrar (and other third-party suppliers)
- Managing projects that relate to Shareholder engagement when initiated (for example, the repatriation of unclaimed dividends and shareholder tracing)
Special Requirements:
In order to be successful for this role we do require demonstrable experience of providing support to boards and committees including excellent minute taking and written skills.
Operating and experience of working in a financial services or listed plc environment is desirable, but not essential
Evidence and knowledge of the below will also hold a distinct advantage
- Qualified/or part qualified or working towards the Chartered Governance qualification
- Providing support to Boards and Board committees of a large company/ financial services company or listed UK PLC
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Software (Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint/Teams)
Flexible Working
We understand that employees work best in different ways, at different times and in different environments. We value all of our employees and appreciate that everyone is unique, and at one of many stages within their career. Recognising this, we have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle where it can be accommodated, so please ask the question and start a conversation!
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
Why work for us?
Our Rewards
In addition to an attractive salary and eligibility to participate in the discretionary annual bonus opportunities, you will also receive an excellent benefits package including:
- Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service) with further pension matching
- Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.
- Best in class terms and conditions including 6 months paid parental leave.
- Private Medical and Dental Insurance
- 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
- Discretionary bonus scheme dependent on company and personal performance, varied by level
- Not applicable to fixed term contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)
Our Culture
Our culture is the glue that binds us together - It’s one of our biggest assets and one of the biggest reasons for our success. It’s underpinned by core values of doing the right thing, being the best version of ourselves and investing in long term relationships.
We want to embrace a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences to connect with clients, solve problems and innovate. We raise our voice on the things that matter to us and drive change from the front. Contributing to our inclusive culture is vital, ensuring a space for everyone to be their authentic self, no compromises.
In all we do, we consider how our work affects the communities in which we belong. Over 96% of our group employees are involved in supporting our communities through financial education, charitable giving and volunteering. Over 80% of all our employees and Partners donate each month to our Charitable Foundation, which is now the 3rd largest corporate charity in the UK.
SJP is delighted to have signed The Armed Forces Covenant, and we are active members of LGBT Great, 30% club, The Diversity Project, Disability Confident and more! Find out more: https://www.sjp.co.uk/careers/life-at-sjp
Our Awards:
We understand it’s important to be proud of the company you work for, that’s why we’re proud to share with you some of our recent awards:
- Wealth Manager of the Year – Growth Investor Awards 2021
- Best Wealth Manager – Shares Awards 2021
- Championing LGBTQ Inclusion - Financial Adviser Diversity in Finance Awards 2020
- Top 75 Employer - Social Mobility Foundation Employer Index 2021
Want to see more of our awards? Visit: https://www.sjp.co.uk/about-us/our-awards-and-recognition
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