Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a Company Secretarial Assistant looking to grow your experience in a listed environment? If so, this could be the opportunity you’re looking for!
We are currently searching for a Company Secretarial Assistant to join a small fast-moving corporate secretariat team here at YouGov, an exciting AIM-listed company. We work quickly and effectively to support the business’ plans for growth and continually improve our support for the business, Board, and wider governance team. This is a new role to support the team’s growing workload in global entity management and plc governance and would suit an individual looking to develop their technical experience.
As the Company Secretarial Assistant, you will support the Company Secretarial Team in providing a high-quality company secretarial service for YouGov plc (AIM-listed) and its global subsidiaries. This role reports to the Assistant Company Secretary.
What will I be delivering?
- Provide global entity management for over 60 subsidiaries worldwide
- Support the Company Secretarial team with global subsidiary company secretarial activities and projects
- Support the Governance team to deliver high-quality governance advice and information for stakeholders across the YouGov group
- Build relationships with our providers and colleagues in-house, sharing knowledge across working groups and building understanding
- Maintain statutory records and assist with the management of the annual reporting requirements including filing of confirmation statements, preparation of minutes and arranging for the approval and filing of financial statements
- Maintain statutory registers for YouGov plc and subsidiaries
- Ensure accuracy of our Global Entity Management System (GEMs)
- Support the relationship with our external global subsidiary governance providers
- Participate in providing board support for the PLC board
- Assisting in the preparation for, logistics and organisation of the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Logistical support for on-site Board meetings, Board dinners and other events
- Assisting with meeting the regulatory requirements of an AIM listed company
- Assist with identifying and implementing improved processes
- Administering the Company Secretariat mailbox
- Ad-hoc support to Governance Department or Company Secretariat projects
- Ad-hoc support to the Deputy Company Secretary and Chief Governance and Compliance Officer
These are the essential you will need to get an interview:
- Qualified or studying towards Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification or equivalent (sponsorship is available)
- Experience working in a previous company secretarial role
- Entity management experience using company secretarial software such as GEMs or Blueprint
- Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
- Knowledge of company secretarial or governance practices and processes
It would be great if you had these:
- Experience in a listed environment
- Global entity management experience
- Experience supporting Boards and corporate meetings
- Knowledge of UK Company Law
- Experience using GEMs or similar legal entity management systems
- Experience using OnBoard or similar Board portal software
Behavioural competencies:
- Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
- Exceptional communication skills, adept at collaborating with external advisers and meeting internal and external deadlines
- Proactive in managing multiple deadlines and seeking guidance when needed
What can you expect when you become a YouGover?
- In the UK you’ll get 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays throughout the year to take a well-earned rest, plus 1 extra day off for your birthday. In addition to this YouGov offers a designated day off that you can use to rest and recharge as we understand the importance of health and wellbeing
- You will also have the option to work abroad for up to 30 days in a calendar year
- We’re big on learning, so all YouGovers have access to the vast number of courses to help develop your career
- Auto-enrolled pension scheme
- BUPA Private Medical Insurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace Savings Plan
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Annual Season Ticket Loan
- Corporate Gym Membership Discount
Company Description and Culture
YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.
We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.
Data Privacy
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