Subsidiary Company Secretary (Governance/Compliance)

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This role offers an opportunity to join the Company Secretariat team and play an important part in supporting high standards of corporate governance across the organisation. The successful applicant will be part of a small team and will have responsibility for managing a defined portfolio of subsidiary companies. The role requires strong organisation, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Candidates for this position are expected to have a third level qualification in a related field, wide experience of best practice in the application of corporate governance principles, and a superior record of successfully managing relationships across a spectrum of corporate activities.

• Ensure timely compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including corporate filings, beneficial ownership obligations and maintenance of statutory records.
• Coordinate Board, Committee and Shareholder meetings, including scheduling, issuing notices, preparing agendas, compiling board packs and drafting minutes and resolutions.
• Maintain high standards of corporate governance, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks, company constitutions and related policies and procedures.
• Act as a trusted point of contact on company law and governance matters, working closely with the in-house legal team and responding to queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Directors and support director induction, training and ongoing awareness of their duties and responsibilities.
• Support the production of year-end financial statements for subsidiary companies in collaboration with the Financial Operations Team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Company Secretariat, including digitisation, new ways of working and support for internal projects.

What you'll need to succeed

• Third level qualification in a related field (i.e. company law, corporate governance, legal qualification).
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience in a company secretarial or related role in an Irish or UK jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of public sector governance standards and procedures.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and translate complex material into meaningful information.
• High standard of secretarial skills, technical and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work proactively and independently, applying discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Proven track record of working in a team environment with a focus on delivering results and working to tight deadlines.

Desirable

• A corporate secretarial qualification from the Chartered Governance Institute is highly desirable.
• The role involves some travel, so a driving licence is highly desirable.

What you'll get in return

• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities & Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union, generous pension, access to staff well-being programmes, generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture and a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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