Company Secretary

Company SecretaryPermanent, full time | Dagenham | Hybrid working available where business needs allowMost company secretarial roles are one of two things: a small piece of a big plc team, or governance bolted onto someone's day job. This is neither.BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to deliver positive economic, environmental and social change. We provide facilities and property services across London and the Southeast, with a strong focus on supporting local communities. We're wholly owned by the borough but run as an autonomous business with private sector governance, under an independent Non-Executive Chair and Board which makes the governance genuinely interesting, and makes this role visible.You'd work directly with the Board, senior leaders and external advisers, keeping the organisation on the right side of its legal and regulatory obligations.The jobThe statutory core: confirmation statements and other filings, statutory registers and company records, notifying Companies House of relevant changes, and compliance with the Companies Act 2006.The Board side: coordinating Board, shareholder and Annual General Meetings, preparing agendas, papers, minutes and action logs, and acting as the point of contact for shareholders and governance correspondence.Alongside that you'll liaise with auditors, accountants and legal advisers, safeguard key corporate documents, monitor changes in legislation and advise on what they mean for us.What you'll needA degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related disciplineExperience undertaking company secretarial and governance responsibilitiesStrong knowledge of Companies House requirements and statutory compliance obligationsExperience maintaining corporate records and statutory registersExperience supporting Board and shareholder meetings, including minute takingExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailStrong written and verbal communicationThe judgement to handle confidential information with discretionAlso useful: a professional qualification in company secretarial practice, governance, law or accounting; experience in a group company structure; experience liaising with auditors, legal advisers, regulators and shareholders; and knowledge of wider compliance and corporate administration.What you getHeart Hub rewards, perks and benefits platformPrivate medical insuranceGroup life assurancePension scheme26+ days annual leaveFamily-friendly policies supporting work-life balanceHealth and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance ProgrammeCareer development and training opportunitiesFree on-site parking at our head officeA supportive and collaborative team environmentApplyIf you're an experienced Company Secretary with a strong understanding of corporate governance, statutory compliance and company secretarial practice, we'd like to hear from you. Send us your CV and tell us about your relevant skills and experience.Keywords: Company Secretary, Assistant Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary, Company Secretarial Manager, Governance Manager, Corporate Governance Manager, Company Secretarial Officer, Governance Officer, Corporate Secretary, Company Secretarial, Corporate Governance, Companies Act 2006, Companies House, Statutory Filings, Confirmation Statements, Statutory Registers, Board Meetings, AGM, Minute Taking, Board Papers, Statutory Compliance, ICSA, CGI, Chartered Governance Institute.TPBN1_UKTJ