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As you can see on the diagramm in the most numerous number of vacancies of Account Assistant Job are opened in . In the second place is North West England, In the third is South West England.

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Your responsibilities may include: Communicate directly with the Boards of the subsidiary group and its professional advisors Work in collaboration with cross-functional teams and external auditors to implement the end-to-end annual subsidiary accounts process including drafting the Directors’ and Strategic repots where appropriate Maintain the regulatory sections of the website Support the group’s Modern Slavery and ESG framework, including assisting with collection of data, drafting and publication of the Modern Slavery and ESG statements Manage the portfolio of UK and international companies to ensure activities are carried out in accordance with the best standards in governance and local laws and undertake overseas filings Coordinate the issuance of PoA’s or other legal documentation and coordinate Notary requests Maintain statutory records on the online entity management system Work with senior stakeholders in the finance, tax and wider teams to execute restructure and legal entity rationalisation tasks, including drafting documentation for the transfer of shares, share issuances, capital reductions, intercompany financing arrangements and due diligence Advise the business on the application of the Group’s Delegation of Authority and signing policies Plan, organise and attend subsidiary board meetings, prepare minutes and other ancillary documents Liaise with overseas corporate secretarial services providers, lawyers and notaries Oversee general team administration Responding to ad hoc queries from international businesses and third-party service providers Maintaining UBO registers and responding to KYC requests Responding to routine investor enquiries and assist with queries from around the business You will need: Attention to detail and the ability to work well as a team player will be key strengths. The ability to adapt quickly in a fast-changing environment. The role will encourage you to think outside the box and proactively offer both ideas and solutions to support the evolving needs of the team and the wider business. The ability to work autonomously on tasks and manage your own workload to ensure that all relevant deadlines are met. In addition, you must: Must have good working knowledge of company law and governance requirements, in particular the Wates Corporate Governance principles for large companies. Have good written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail is essential Be able to work cross-functionally and form strong working relationships internally with senior managers and Directors. Have good project management, planning and organisational skills; must be able to manage own time, prioritise and meet deadlines without compromising on quality. Be able to adapt well to change in a fast-changing environment. Have strong PC skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Diligent (or similar entity management system). Additional Information You must be eligible to work in this location advertised. Our culture and ways of working Our values define our culture and represent what we believe in. Viasat employees aspire to behaviours that support our values, which create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation. Customer – we provide a unique value to our customers Accountability – we take ownership, we deliver results, and we keep our promises Respect – we collaborate, we embrace and celebrate diversity and we value difference Excellence – we create bold solutions for our customers and put quality at the heart of everything we do We also value and encourage a healthy work-life balance, so we offer flexible working wherever possible. Depending on the operational requirements of your job and your team, we can offer compressed hours (nine-day fortnight), hybrid office-remote working, and flexibility during your working day to take care of personal commitments. Diversity We want the best people for the job, and we warmly welcome applications from you if you’re suitably qualified and eligible, regardless of your sex, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender identity, neurodiverse qualities, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity status. We are signed up to the Halo Hair Code, which aims to protect employees who come to work with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities. To give you the best experience possible during your application process and interview, we can make adjustments. For example, if you’re visually impaired we’ll happily meet you locally and help you find your way to our office, or if you have neurodiverse qualities, we can provide you with additional support to help you prepare for your interview. Please let our Resourcing Team know if there are any ways in which we can support you.
Executive /Personal Assistant - Maternity Cover
ING, London
Job Specification Main Duties and Responsibilities of Role: Ensure that Global Lead of Shipping Finance is at the right place, at the right time and with the right papers Management of Global Lead of Shipping Finance inbox and diary - responding where appropriate to emails Proactive diary management for Shipping Team Members Travel arrangements for team members Booking meetings, lunches, dinners, taxis as necessary Fielding calls and taking messages Keeping accurate expense accounts and processing on monthly basis General filing, archiving and photocopying Accurate recording of Gifts, Entertainment & Business Lunches/Dinners Arranging various events for Shipping Finance team (including managing and coordinating with internal and external clients, service providers, costing, etc.) Secretarial back-up to other team assistants during their holidays, sickness, etc. Recording Courses / Training Governance HR Transaction Support: Arranging conference calls and meetings for deal teams Data management Core Tasks & Material Responsibilities Admin Support Provide key admin support to Shipping Finance Team – 15 FTE including two Managing Directors and three Directors Diary management, predominantly for Global Head Shipping Finance and support for rest of team ensuring shared team calendar is kept up to date. Attend and minute monthly WIP meeting ensuring a copy of the minutes and Masterfile are stored and circulated safely each week Ensuring the team are aware of Watchlist/LLP meetings and invite accordingly, circulating the agenda Booking and coordination of internal and external meetings, calls, lunches, dinners, entertainment and taxis as necessary Maintain / monitor all online subscriptions Any ad-hoc project work when required Secretarial back-up to other team assistants during their holidays, sickness, etc Travel, Entertainment & Expenses Travel: arrange complex travel for all Shipping team members and Shipping Global Lead. Prepare itineraries, required paperwork, ensure all approvals are obtained and any travel visas/requirements where necessary Maintain Travel system – ensure all details are correct and updated in the travel booking tool Arrangements for ING Overseas Visitors passes, logging entries and organising desk space etc. Keep accurate expense accounts and process on a monthly basis and remind team to make payments on a timely basis. Accurate recording of Gifts & Entertainment Event Management Co-ordinating various events for team physically and virtually (including managing venue/catering, coordinating internal colleagues, external clients, service providers, costing, etc) Principal arranger of team building events / activities Governance and Procedures Assisting Shipping UK to ensure that Procedures Manuals are updated if required Assist Shipping UK to refresh and maintain departmental Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity plan if required Help with coordinating team responses to ING projects/initiatives Finance Attend monthly meetings with Finance to check departmental costs and monitor alongside budget for the cost centre Human Resources Ensure accuracy of Shipping FTE & Organisation chart and update when required Assist with monitoring / chasing mandatory 2 week leave requirement and outstanding compulsory training New joiners/Leavers: Oversee onboarding of new joiners, monitor desk space and provide appropriate induction materials such as departmental policies and procedures. Ensure addition and removal of joiners / leavers from departmental systems (e.g. shared drive) Recording sickness and all leave accurately Co-ordinating appraisals and sending requests for feedback Candidate Profile Qualification, Experience and Personal Competencies A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a personal assistant role, for a senior executive, ideally at a financial institution Familiar with Microsoft Office, arranging travel and good communication skills Calm personality with a sense of humour Min 3 days per week in the office but will need to be flexible around this.
Senior Personal Assistant - Secondment / Fixed Term Contract
BDO, London
Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons Playing an important support role at BDO, our Secretarial and Administration team contributes to our success by taking responsibility for planning and organisation. Their proactive approach to what we do ensures our projects operate seamlessly and co-operation remains strong across our firm. Whatever the challenge, they provide the foundations on which we can excel. Joining this team, you’ll enjoy a friendly and supportive environment – and plenty of variety to keep you on your toes. Want to play your part in our international operation? We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This will be a challenging and rewarding role where you will provide a full range of high level support within our London Audit Group (LAG) to a mix of Partners and Directors within the Natural Resource Energy and Shipping (NRES), including the Head of Audit Quality and Risk. The role is anticipated to start in January 2024 for approximately 8 months. Service levels underpin the firm’s commitment to the delivery of exceptional audited entity service. You will provide high level administrative, business and personal assistance within the department and become an integral member of the Business Support team. You will act as a role model, respecting confidentiality at all times. You will be responsible for the following: Diary Management Seeks to understand priorities, so is in a position to reschedule meetings when the need arises with minimal guidance. Assists partner in managing diary commitments to ensure that internal as well as external reputation is considered when rearranging or cancelling appointments. Keeps partner appraised of changes. Agrees with partner when to consult and when to resolve matters independently. Actively assists partner to prepare for forthcoming meetings. Collates any documents required and has them ready for imminent meetings. Email Management Monitors partner’s email account in their absence and provides agreed assistance at other times. Events / Meetings Has event experience or knowledge of organising large meetings. Will be required to attend meetings and take minutes, follow up on actions, prepare packs in advance and help to produce PowerPoint slides. To organise several different sector meetings throughout the year, making sure all invites are up to date, meeting rooms are booked, and catering is ordered if necessary making sure all dietary requirements have been catered for. Finance Actively manages the process of getting bills produced on time and liaises with the Business Support Hub. Produces and understands WIP and provision reports. Maintains provisions and project codes as instructed. Offers assistance and reminders on billing deadlines. CMS and Pipeline Manages partner's CMS contacts: follows up with partner to collect new information after meetings, uses the internet and other external sources to obtain information. Reviews CMS audited entity and contact information on a regular basis. Ensures that audited entity and contact business interests are flagged so that they receive relevant material. Manages the sales and pipeline for each partner, checks their diaries and encourages them to pass on information. Is a confident user of the CMS reporting system. Documentation Produces a consistently high standard of work, at speed and under pressure, delegating to the Business Support Hub as appropriate. Ensures that all documentation is brand and CVI compliant. Seeks input from others to quality control key documents. Able to generate draft responses to routine correspondence. LAG Business Support Be an active member of the LAG Business Support team, contribute and share ideas at LAG Business Support Meetings and attend BS Ops Meetings on a quarterly basis. Role model / mentor for junior members of staff. Supports LAG Workable Pledge and commits to two office days per week. Other NRES Specific duties: Manage the NRES retain box Advance diary management Lead on NRES marketing events Organising the Audit Transition Support Team meetings Managing the Responsible Individual list Arrange the client acceptance panels meeting and sometimes attend to take minutes Help manage the finance provisions for the sector Assist the social committee with organising socials, mainly sending out communications of the event and diary invites Aliasing the recruitment team to arrange NRES interviews for Assistant managers and above To have weekly meetings with the partners you will be supporting, to go through diaries and any outstanding tasks. Other duties may include: Arrange and co-ordinate internal/external meetings and events. Liaising with delegates, booking boardrooms and arranging refreshments/equipment as necessary Organise extensive business travel, visas, hotel accommodation, preparation of itineraries, cars etc Significant liaison with audited entities for meetings, presentations and reports Confidence to liaise with high level Partners Acting as gatekeeper for Partners Responsible to act on the Partners behalf on a range of issues and projects. To maintain confidentiality at all times Completion of expense reports in a timely manner Dealing with personal administration as and when required To provide an exceptional audited entity experience and support audited entity initiatives within the firm, as well as being responsive and helping to create a positive impression at all touch points Provide secretarial cover within the group as well as providing cover to the group as a whole and assisting other secretaries when necessary You’ll be someone with: Extensive experience of diary management Advanced level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Previous experience working at PA / Secretary level Exceptional spelling, punctuation and grammar GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) Typing speed minimum 50 – 60wpm Fast accurate typing skills Excellent communication skills To either have previous experience in, or ability to learn Outlook, Concur, Workday, CMS, InTapp. Ability to manage / prioritise tasks Be a proactive member of the team with a can do attitude You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #LI-RZ1
Assistant Group Company Secretary
HSBC, London
Job description Some careers open more doors than others. If you’re looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. Corporate Governance & Secretariat delivers world-class governance across the bank. We ensure HSBC is well managed, with effective oversight and simplified decision-making. We drive discussions at the right forums, focused on key issues and opportunities, supported by robust high-quality information that influences timely strategic decision-making. As part of the Deputy Group Secretary (DGS) team, the role will report to the Head of Audit Governance and Board Advisory and work closely with the Deputy Group Secretary. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to deliver key governance outcomes and meeting support for the HSBC Holdings plc Board and a number of its main committees. As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. In this role you will: Supporting the HSBC Holdings plc Board and its main committees in relation to effecting meetings and the company’s governance outcomes; in particular FAR and Remuneration Governance teams in relation to key deliverables for the HSBC Holdings Board, including ICAAP/ILAAP, Recovery and Resolution Planning, training, etc. Ensuring the implementation of effective governance across the Group by promoting proper usage of board/committee templates and functionality within Digital Governance. Overseeing the Board terms of reference and matters reserved for the Board. Liaising with the board support team and GEC support team on board logistics and providing feedback following Board meetings. Assisting with the process and planning for Board and Committee evaluations and drafting of reports to the Board and agreeing necessary disclosures in the Annual Report and Accounts Assisting with management of the Board forward agenda and consequent planning and actions. Keeping NED SMF evidence books up to date. Requirements To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Qualified company secretary or lawyer with experience in a high quality, large and complex organisation. Experience of acting as Secretary for a portfolio of companies within a Company Secretarial Department and ensuring applicable governance standards are met Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, including driving high quality governance standards, via credible and practical experience. Excellent planning, stakeholder management and attention to detail when ensuring delivery of complex projects requiring input from multiple different teams. Someone creative and proactive with a lateral thinking/ problem solving mind. Financial services / UK regulatory experience is desirable but not essential. This role is based in London or Edinburgh - Hybrid. Opening up a world of opportunity. We believe that being open to a range of perspectives and cultures is vital for our business. We work hard to ensure our diverse and inclusive workplace reflects the communities we serve. We want everyone to achieve their potential – regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. If you have a different way of seeing the world, we are interested in hearing from you. Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you’d like to
Company Secretarial Assistant
Janus Henderson, London
Why work for us? A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right. Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do: Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you! Your opportunity Assist in the production of board papers ensuring they are properly collated and dispatched within agreed timescales Source supporting information and drafting routine reports as required for inclusion in the Board papers Make the necessary arrangements for Board meetings and general ad hoc meetings, e.g. room bookings, refreshments etc. Support the production of the annual report and accounts, half yearly reports and interim management statements to shareholders of the investment trusts, including Prepare mailing requirements and ordering of label data from various providers Maintain the statutory records, registers and annual returns for the investment trusts including maintenance of the Diligent Entities database system Submit returns to the Registrar of Companies Share the responsibility for making all stock exchange(s) announcements e.g. daily net asset values, voting rights, dispensation, substantial shareholder, share buy-back, dividends, results, director’s dealings, (keeping director’s dealings up to date), etc. in accordance with agreed procedures Circulate monthly portfolio valuations Assist the Company Secretaries to ensure loan facility compliance certificates are signed off and dispatched within agreed timescales each month Check the website entries for the trusts to ensure that investment trust client information is accurate and up to date Maintain the filing system for the investment trust clients Prepare agendas, letters and general correspondence as required Assist with special ad hoc projects as directed by the Company Secretaries Assist with ad hoc departmental matters Liaise with appropriate external suppliers Work closely with the other assistants in the team and provide cover as necessary. Carry out other duties as assigned What to expect when you join our firm Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations Generous Holiday policies Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen Must have skills Good written and oral communication skills Strong organisational skills and able to prioritise effectively Strong attention to detail Able to work as part of a team and prepared to share team structure responsibilities Experience of Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook is essential Nice to have skills Numerate Able to work under pressure and use own initiative Supervisory responsibilities No Potential for growth Mentoring Leadership development programs Regular training Career development services Continuing education courses You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at [email protected] Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance. Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here. Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion). You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
Company Secretarial Co-ordinator
British Land, Seymour Street, London
Job Title: Company Secretarial Co-ordinator Department: Secretariat LOCATION: York House, 45 Seymour Street, London REPORTING TO: Gavin Bergin, Head of Secretariat TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent PLACES, PEOPLE, PREFER Our purpose is to create and manage outstanding places which deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long term, sustainable basis. We are a FTSE 100 business with a strong balance sheet and over £13bn of assets under management. But with just 600 employees, you’re given the ability to make a big impact and elevate your career quickly. Our diverse, passionate team of experts works on some of the most ambitious, innovative and sustainable projects in the country – from our high-quality campuses across central London, to some of the top retail schemes in the UK – providing a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We believe in shared success and enabling people to be themselves. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and bright ideas are encouraged, you’ve come to the right place! In our recent engagement survey 93% of our employees stated they were proud to work for British Land! THE ROLE The Company Secretarial Co-Ordinator will be responsible for the execution of all transactional property documents at British Land, supporting the Secretariat Team with administrative tasks and providing diary management for the Head of Secretariat. The Secretariat Team delivers a first-class service to the Board and other stakeholders, including internal departments, joint venture partners, external agencies and shareholders. The Company Secretarial Co-Ordinator will support the team in this objective. The Secretariat is a well-respected, highly functioning team of professionals that take pride in their work and enjoy doing it together. WHAT YOU’LL DO Reviewing and processing legal documents for signing by the directors of the Company and the Company’s subsidiaries and joint venture companies. Ensuring the correct and timely execution of legal documents. Ensuring the correct content and execution of company Authority Certificates. Storing data on the company Blueprint software and in-house document registry, ensuring all details are correct. Updating company records (such as change of directors) on Companies House., on request. Drafting letters and returning signed legal documents to various law firms. Assisting in administrative tasks for the company secretariat team and undertaking ad hoc projects. Managing the diary and providing administrative support to the Head of Secretariat. Assisting in legal tasks such as due diligence by checking files and folders as well as updating excel spreadsheets. Assisting in secretariat duties such as answering the phone and taking messages. Liaising with Information Management team for the proper storage of soft and hard copies of company documents. Preparation d formatting of complex legal documents such as: leases, deeds, rent reviews, authority certificates, contracts. Assisting with the processing of subsidiary report and accounts and filing of them with Companies House, on request. ABOUT YOU Experience of working in a similar secretarial/admin role and interacting with senior executives and directors. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Flexibility - must be able to deal with different levels of workload, work longer hours when necessary Advanced knowledge of MS Word and Outlook with basic Excel and PowerPoint. Able to self-manage and prioritise own workload. Good written and oral communication skills. Good team player. Able to use own initiative. Good communication skills, confident and personable The ability to handle sensitive, complex and multi-faceted issues in a timely, efficient and where necessary, discrete manner OUR SHARED VALUES our values are what we stand for at British Land, they’re not just a label on the door; they connect us every day to our vision, purpose, and strategy. They help us to promote an inclusive, positive, and collaborative culture. You can read more on our corporate website. Bring your whole self Listen & Understand Smarter together Build for the future Deliver at pace A REWARDING PLACE TO BE Our People – Just ask anyone why they love working here and they will tell you it’s the people. They’re highly talented, passionate, and collaborative! We thank our people with rewards that feel rewarding; you can review our market leading benefits here. OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS If you enjoy bringing your whole self to work, share our values and are excited about our purpose we’d love to hear from you! We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive process learn more about our selection process here. Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven’t heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
CoSec Assistant
Davies Group, th Floor Gracechurch Street, London
My client is a leading Insurerance Consultancy, due to expansion there is a great opportunity within the Company Secretarial Team. This is a fantastic opening for an ambitious candidate continuing their journey in Company Secretarial who has general experience and an understanding of company secretarial issues including procedures for annual returns, appointment and termination of directors, issues and transfers of shares, directors and shareholder resolutions. You will provide excellent mentoring and training in a collaborative inclusive team. Study for further qualifications is encouraged and fully supported both financially and giving study leave. The role will include: Providing assistance to the Company Secretary and the Co sec team, provide high quality, professional company secretarial and corporate governance services to the business Assist in ensuring a smooth operation of the Group and clients’ boards and committees meetings Be a team player, working closely with the Assistant Company Secretary and the other members of the team, providing cover in their absence and stepping in at busy periods. Organize, prepare agendas, collate and circulate board packs Attend and minute internal and client Board meetings and Committee meetings Prepare and distribute minutes and action schedules for meetings within appropriate timescales. Upload board packs and action points onto SharePoint. Assist with Companies House filings, including annual Confirmation Statements and Statutory Accounts as well as any ad hoc filings, as required. Assist with drafting of resolutions Maintain good corporate governance for the Group including keeping up to date meeting attendance records, reviewing/updating terms of reference and policies and procedures for Group (as required). Maintain and update the Committee membership list, group structure chart and statutory books for the Group.
Receptionist/Clerical Assistant
Ashmole Academy, London
GRADE: Point 17 PURPOSE OF JOB: To provide reception cover and effective secretarial, administrative and clerical support to the school office. To be the first back up to administer first aid to staff and pupils in accordance with best recognised practice as required RESPONSIBLE TO: The Head Teacher in all matters. EMPLOYMENT DUTIES: The job description should be considered with due regard to the school’s staffing structure and the school’s corporate plan. Reception: To welcome visitors and guests to the Trust ensuring a professional image is conveyed at all times Sign visitors in and supplying them with the necessary visitor’s badge Clean and organise the reception area ensuring it is presentable and paper free Provide excellent customer support to visitors and staff Maintain front door security and report any suspicious activity To provide refreshments as required To operate the switchboard in a polite and timely manner and deal with enquiries efficiently and accurately. To check safeguarding documentation as required and ensure visitors receive the Trusts Safeguarding Leaflet To book large and small meeting rooms when requested To take receipt of parcels ensuring relevant staff are informed To ensure reception is covered at all times To deliver student messages to classrooms as required Deal with queries and deliver messages accurately Manage the office email account ensuring emails are distributed to the correct person and follow up is carried out when relevant School office: To support the Head Teacher and others in liaising with other schools, community, parents and professional bodies ensuring that a professional image is conveyed at all times. To deal with queries from outside agencies. Typing of pastoral letters and documents Back up for the Attendance Officer To deal with queries from outside agencies To ensure a high level of confidentiality. To complete specific clerical duties as required. To produce high quality documents and letters. To undertake general clerical duties such as data entry, filing, typing, etc and reprographics as required. To prepare the post each day To provide administrative support to the school office. Specific duties will include: o Filing for all year groups. o Assisting with all references. o Pastoral notes on new pupils. o Secretarial and administrative support to Year Heads o Assisting with checking reports as required. o Typing of letters and documents. o Assisting with data entry onto Bromcom. o Mail mergers as and when required o Setting up excel spread sheets. o Maintaining school databases and office systems. o Set up new pupil files as required o Pastoral typing and year 7 transition o To provide admin support to Attendance when required o To provide admin support to Admissions o To provide admin support to HR when required o To provide support to the Exams officer when required o To deal with overflow office duties, as required by the office manager To attend morning briefing meetings, on a rotational basis, and feedback to other colleagues on reception First Aid: To cover First Aid on a daily basis. To be the first back up to administer first aid to staff and pupils in accordance with best recognised practice as required. To cover first aid in the absence of the Welfare Officer (both short and longer term) and during lunch and break periods Keep up to date with first aid cases and training. To safeguard and promote the welfare of children This Job Description is not rigid or exclusive and may be adjusted at any time with the agreement of the Head Teacher to meet the needs of the school.
CoSec Assistant
Davies Group, London
My client is a leading Insurerance Consultancy, due to expansion there is a great opportunity within the Company Secretarial Team. This is a fantastic opening for an ambitious candidate continuing their journey in Company Secretarial who has general experience and an understanding of company secretarial issues including procedures for annual returns, appointment and termination of directors, issues and transfers of shares, directors and shareholder resolutions. You will provide excellent mentoring and training in a collaborative inclusive team. Study for further qualifications is encouraged and fully supported both financially and giving study leave. The role will include: Providing assistance to the Company Secretary and the Co sec team, provide high quality, professional company secretarial and corporate governance services to the business Assist in ensuring a smooth operation of the Group and clients’ boards and committees meetings Be a team player, working closely with the Assistant Company Secretary and the other members of the team, providing cover in their absence and stepping in at busy periods. Organize, prepare agendas, collate and circulate board packs Attend and minute internal and client Board meetings and Committee meetings Prepare and distribute minutes and action schedules for meetings within appropriate timescales. Upload board packs and action points onto SharePoint. Assist with Companies House filings, including annual Confirmation Statements and Statutory Accounts as well as any ad hoc filings, as required. Assist with drafting of resolutions Maintain good corporate governance for the Group including keeping up to date meeting attendance records, reviewing/updating terms of reference and policies and procedures for Group (as required). Maintain and update the Committee membership list, group structure chart and statutory books for the Group.
Assistant Company Secretary
BDP UK, Manchester
Vacancy type Current vacancies Profession Finance Location Manchester Description Permanent, Full Time About the role We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary to support the Group Finance Director providing support on all company secretarial matters for the company and all subsidiaries. This is a group role working in the Central Accounts and Secretariat team based in our Manchester City Centre office. Your key responsibilities will include: Provide proactive, end-to-end company secretarial services to all BDP companies. Working alongside the business providing corporate governance advice on all matters, including projects and navigating the new Governance Framework. Provide a professional and proactive service in the support of Group Board and individual. company boards. This includes agenda’s, packs, minutes of meetings and statutory compliance. Work with the international teams to provide a professional and proactive service in the support of international subsidiary boards and work with external advisors as required. Draft resolutions, regulatory returns and lodge required forms and compliance statements with Companies House as needed. Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, conflicts, directors and secretaries. Work with finance team to file annual accounts and regulatory returns. Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment. Oversee maintenance and protection of trademarks, liaising with external trademark/patent agents. Overseeing UK and local professional indemnity and general insurance. Member of GDPR compliance team, involving monitoring compliance and answering queries. Coordination and maintenance of company benefits with line management of secretarial assistant. Support delivery of best practice, improvements, and innovation across the company secretarial function. Other special or ad hoc projects. About you Skills / experience / qualifications required: A professional with excellent communication, administrative, organisational and IT skills, along with the ability to prioritise and demonstrate initiative while working proactively with a high degree of professionalism. ICSA/CGI Part Qualified or Qualified. Knowledge of governance best practice, relevant issues, statutory requirements, and regulations in the industry. Experience in managing subsidiary companies. Experience in the engagement with Non-Executive Directors and Board\Committee chairs. Experience building effective customer relationships which creates customer advocacy. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Previous experience in a similar role. About us BDP is a continuous collective of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We design at every scale from city masterplans, neighbourhoods, parks, streets and buildings to specialist, bespoke light, and acoustic installations. We are placemakers who work at every stage of the design process from visioning to briefing to design, delivery, and operation. We respond to the demands of our dynamic and ever-changing planet with cross-discipline design thinking that spans all of life’s activities, protects the environment and enhances social value. Harnessing our collective ethos, the spirit of BDP is about making places for people. Our structure and governance as a global network of federated city studios creates design hubs that are connected to the cities, regions, and communities they serve.As part of the Nippon Koei Group, we fuse our passion for architecture and engineering with user- centred design and large-scale infrastructure projects to deliver world-class solutions for better, more prosperous places. BDP offers BDP offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package; combined with a positive working environment and a healthy attitude to work-life balance. BDP's attractive remuneration package includes: Flexible Pension Allowance Private Medical Insurance All Employee Profit Share Employee Assistance Programme Income Protection/Prolonged Disability Insurance Buying Additional Holidays (winter and summer windows) on top of a basic 26 days plus Public Holidays. Contribution towards Professional Subscriptions BUPA Health Screening Critical Illness Insurance Give as You Earn SMART Drive and Cycle Season Ticket Loans Retail Discounts We have a Social Life committee which organises a wide range of social, sporting, and charitable activities and a communication committee for improvement and development ideas. These events include and are not excluded to; themed month end socials, hiking club, weekly complimentary yoga, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our studio location by the waterside at Piccadilly Basin is near the vibrant northern quarter and close to Piccadilly station and central Manchester transport links. Find out more about our Manchester studio here: https://www.bdp.com/en/locations/uk/manchester/ To keep up to date with BDP, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter To apply To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply’ button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter (