Assistant Company Secretary

Job title:

Assistant Company Secretary

Company:

GBG

Job description

About GBGGBG is the leading expert in global identity and location. In an increasingly digital world, GBG helps businesses grow by giving them intelligence to make the best decisions about their customers, when it matters most.Every second, our global data, agile technology, and expert teams, power over 20,000 of the world’s best-known organisations to reach and trust their customers.Why you should be@GBGReachThe precision of location data is critical to businesses that need to know exactly where their customers are so they can reduce failed deliveries, share great customer experiences and remove unnecessary costs. We provide the unique insight to know locations as well as the people who live there, because we understand global addresses better than anyone else.This means our customers have confidence that their products and services will arrive in time and to the right location In the race to serve global customers, we exist to help every business in the world, reach every customer in the world.TrustWhen a digital business grows, most customers are genuine. However, many are fraudsters who manipulate identities to gain illegitimate access. We give our customers unique insight to decide which are trustworthy and which are fraudulent, because we understand identity better than anyone else.This means businesses can confidently onboard good customers, reward great customers and reject fraudsters. In the fight against Identity, Fraud, trust is key, so the more you can know and the earlier you know it, the better decisions you can make.About the teamGovernance TeamA small, friendly team who maintain high standards of corporate governance across the various countries in with GBG operate. Being a UK listed company the Team ensure that the decisions made by GBG are made in the best interests of the Company’s shareholders, whilst also ensuring compliance with legal, ethical and regulatory requirements.The roleSupport the Group Company Secretary with general corporate administration matters of GBG as a public company.What you will do

• Provide support to Board and Committees including preparing agendas, collating papers, take minutes and follow up on action points
• Preparation and planning for the AGM
• Draft resolutions and lodge required forms with Companies House and making updates to statutory registers
• Support the Company Secretary with the production of the Annual Report & Accounts
• Ensure that GBG fulfils its global compliance and corporate governance requirements, including maintenance of statutory registers and engaging with overseas corporate agents
• Assist with the administration of the Company’s various employee share schemes, including liaison with Group HR, employees, share plan administrators and external advisors
• Respond to requests for information and documents from our internal and external auditors, regulators, partners, and other stakeholders
• Assist with public company compliance processes, including the drafting and release of London Stock Exchange regulatory announcements
• Ensure that the company complies with all applicable governance codes, track industry precedents and emerging trends

RequirementsWhat are we looking for

• Experience: Relevant experience in a busy company secretarial department within a listed company or professional services firm, preferably with exposure to AIM regulations.
• Regulatory Knowledge: A solid understanding of the legal, regulatory, and corporate governance framework applying to listed companies (AIM preferable but not essential).
• Qualifications: ICSA qualification (part or fully qualified) highly desirable.
• Attention to detail: Meticulous approach to maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Familiar with Diligent entities / Blueprint would be advantageous.
• Board & Committee support skills: Proven ability to support administration of meetings and experience of using a Board portal e.g. Board Intelligence
• Adaptability: Action and results-oriented, with the ability to demonstrate good judgment in a fast-paced, environment, managing multiple projects while demonstrating flexibility and meeting deadlines.
• Integrity and confidentiality: Strong ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality.

Behaviours we’d like to seeBenefitsTo find out moreAs an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair opportunities for everyone regardless of age, gender race/ ethnicity, sex, religion, age, nationality, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Everybody is welcome and our inclusion and diversity programme, be/yourself, is designed to ensure that you can thrive. Please inform your GBG Talent Attraction Partner if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview process.To chat to the Talent Attraction team and find out more about our benefits and why we’re a great place to work, drop an email to and we’ll be in touch. You can also check out our career site .Why not apply and make life@GBG work for you?

Expected salary

Location

Chester

Job date

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

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