Company Secretarial Assistant

Job Introduction

When you join Saga we welcome you with open arms and we fuel your career possibilities. We support. We encourage. We champion you to reach your full potential.

This role is an important part of the Company Secretariat who strive to facilitate, to help and support the entire function of the business through guidance, governance and good practice.

You will be supporting the Company Secretary team professionally and administratively, dealing with all levels across a diversified group. Liaising as required with Registrars, Companies House, regulatory bodies and of course the internal business.

You will bring high levels of organisation skills, impeccable professionalism & integrity and a strong will to obtain knowledge of all relevant company legislation. 

And in return, you can look forward to all of the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast paced career with an excellent benefits package including life assurance, pension, high street and online discounts, and concessions for holidays and travel.

If this sounds like a role for you then keep reading...

Role Responsibility

• All core company secretarial duties (annual compliance work, board and shareholder resolutions)
• Completing and submitting required forms (electronically and in hard copy), annual returns, written resolutions and other documents to the UK Companies House registry
• UK statutory day to day company compliance including liaison with external advisors as required
• Assisting with public company compliance processes, including the drafting and release of London Stock Exchange Regulatory News Service announcements
• Working closely with the Assistant Company Secretaries on the preparation of Board and Committee papers 
• Supporting the Company Secretary and team during the AGM preparation and the production of the Annual Report and Accounts

The Ideal Candidate

Capability, Knowledge and Experience

• Keen to obtain knowledge of UK Companies Act 2006, FCA Disclosure and Transparency Rules and other relevant legislation
• Good working knowledge in the use of the latest company secretarial software is preferred but full training will be provided

Education and Qualifications

• Preferably from a legal background with a law or business degree
• GradICSA or an intention to undertake the ICSA Company Secretarial Qualification
• Ideally some experience of working in a Legal or Company Secretarial department

To be successful in this role the right candidate will need to be:

• Highly organised
• Have the highest levels of professionalism and integrity 
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be able to produce high quality written documents 
• Be able to respond quickly to ad hob queries and manage conflicting priorities

Package Description

The standard benefits when you join Saga include:

• 28 days holiday
• Option to purchase a further 5 days annual leave per year
• Free private medical insurance after 1 years service
• Pension
• AXA Be Supported
• Apples Nursery (Folkestone only and on a waiting list basis)
• Free fruit 
• Give as you earn
• Free eye tests
• Honeymoon benefit
• Sharebuy
• Salary finance
• Discounts on Saga holidays and insurance products
• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Long service awards

About the Company

When you join Saga you will see that we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. 

We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. Creating a culture in which everyone feels welcome and offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement is incredibly important to us. Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities. If you need support at any point with your application please let us know as we will be happy to help.

Learn more about the Saga business by watching our Saga plc Interim results for the six months ended 31st July 2018

To all recruitment agencies: Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the HR Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

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