Senior Manager
RemoteLondon, England, United Kingdom
London, England, United KingdomRemoteFull TimeSenior LevelLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLarge
Job Summary
Manage a portfolio of clients including Main Market, AIM, and private limited companies by overseeing board and committee meeting administration, pre- and post-IPO activities, and AGMs. Draft regulatory stock exchange announcements, advise on the UK Corporate Governance Code, and support Annual Report and Accounts preparation. Mentor junior team members while liaising with clients, advisers, and external specialists to deliver high-quality end-to-end services. Adhere to standardised policies and maintain strong relationships to ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2006 and Listing Rules.
Required Qualifications
- Fully qualified chartered secretary (ACG/FCG or equivalent)
- Strong company secretarial experience in a listed company or professional services business
- A comprehensive working knowledge of corporate governance issues
- Experience attending board and committee meetings and drafting of minutes
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- A proactive and flexible approach
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Resilient, able to work under pressure, cope with varying workloads, urgent projects and meet deadlines
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels
- Excellent reporting skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- The capability to work with numerical information, plus analytical and problem-solving skills
- A diplomatic approach and proven confidence to provide support to high-profile company staff and board members
- Experience of managing more junior team members
- Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
- Location: London or surrounding areas within a reasonable commuting distance
Desired Qualifications
- Advising on the UK Corporate Governance Code and QCA Corporate Governance Code, including undertaking gap analysis reviews
- Support with Annual Report and Accounts (which may include project management, drafting governance sections, design and printing)
- AGMs and shareholder meetings
- Drafting regulatory stock exchange announcements
- Demonstrating a sound understanding of the Companies Act 2006
- Stock Exchange regulatory compliance including DTRs, UK Listing Rules and AIM Rules
- Advising on the application of the UK Market Abuse Regulations, management of insider lists and related communications
- Supporting clients as required with their Board and Committee performance reviews
- Company Secretarial mentoring
- Managing more junior members of the team in your client delivery team(s)
- Liaising with clients and their advisers
- Building and maintaining strong relationships
- Leading and delivering a high-quality end to end service as part of a client delivery team
- Adhering to standardised policies, procedures and service standards
- Developing and mentoring junior members of the team
- Keeping abreast of professional developments and undertaking training as required
- Networking with EQ business units and external specialists (lawyers, advisers, accountants, brokers, NOMADs etc.)
- Developing and maintaining knowledge of relevant products and services offered by EQ
- Supporting our team's business development and marketing activities
- Helping identify opportunities to improve services to clients through operational efficiency, automation and the use of technology
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