Affinity Water are UK's largest water-only business in the UK, delivering clean drinking water to over 3.9 million customers. We have an opportunity for a Deputy Company Secretary to play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance, board effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
About the Role
As Deputy Company Secretary, you will support the Group Company Secretary in delivering best-in-class governance and compliance across the organisation. Acting as a trusted adviser to the Board and senior leadership, you will ensure the smooth operation of board and committee meetings, oversee statutory and regulatory compliance, and help drive continuous improvement in corporate governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting the organisation of Board and Committee meetings, including agenda setting, preparation of high-quality materials, and minute-taking.
* Advising Directors on their statutory duties under the Companies Act and ensuring compliance with UK corporate governance standards and our Licence duties.
* Managing the administration of subsidiary entities and ensuring all statutory filings are completed accurately and on time.
* Coordinating Board and Committee evaluations, director inductions, and training.
* Supporting the preparation and publication of the company’s annual report, including drafting governance and directors’ sections.
* Managing regulatory disclosures and market announcements, ensuring compliance with listing and corporate governance requirements.
* Assisting with the administration of Annual General Meetings and ensuring compliance with company Articles of Association.
* Development and operation of Board and Committee reserved matters and terms of reference and delegations of authority.
* Overseeing governance of pension-related matters in alignment with regulatory and corporate objectives.
About You
You will be an experienced company secretary with strong technical expertise and the ability to influence at the highest level CGI qualified (or equivalent legal qualification) with a strong working knowledge of UK Company Law, UK Listing Rules, and the UK Corporate Governance Code.
* Proven experience in a company secretarial role within a PLC or similar environment.
* Track record of developing strong relationships with senior executives, non-executive directors, and key stakeholders.
* Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
* Salary based on experience
* Hybrid role, with the expectations of a minimum two days a week in the office.
* Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
* A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
* A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
* We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
* Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
* Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
* Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
* Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
* Life Assurance.
If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.
Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.
You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.
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