Senior Assistant Company Secretary
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: London
Compensation: £75,000 / year
Description
Salary: up to £75,000 per annum | 12 month fixed-term contract (with the potential of going permanent at the end of the contract)
Leading the way in electric vehicle charging, we've been at the forefront of adoption in the UK since 2009. With over 240,000 charge points installed so far, out of a total of 1 million in the UK, we make EV ownership simple and affordable.
Partnering with top automotive brands like Mercedes, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, and Kia, as well as energy leaders such as EDF and Centrica, we’ve earned accolades such as the 'Which? - Trusted Trader' award and 'Best for Value, Home EV Chargers - What Car?'
With our international expansion, we aim to transform the EV charging landscape not just in the UK, but now across Europe.
Our Ways of Working
We’re all about flexibility, community, and a healthy work-life balance. Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office working. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but as a guide you can expect to work from our London office between 8-12 days per month. To support this, the successful applicant should be within a reasonably commutable distance to our office (Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8HB).
Join the EVolution:
You will play a key role in supporting corporate governance and providing company secretarial services to the Board and its committees. This role includes supporting key committees and board, maintaining compliance, and coordinating the annual report, impacting our corporate governance and supporting strategic decision-making.
You’ll also be responsible for:
* Assisting with Board and committee agendas, distributing associated documents, and minuting meetings for committees.
* Ensuring legal, regulatory, and governance standards are met and up-to-date.
* Supporting the General Counsel/Company Secretary in regulatory compliance and Stock Exchange announcements.
* Maintaining corporate records, statutory documents, and managing Group share schemes.
* Coordinating aspects of the AGM and preparing shareholder communications.
Electrify us with your skills:
We think the role would be great for somebody who has previously worked in a listed plc company secretarial department, handling corporate governance and board administration, as well as someone with:
* CGI qualification or actively studying, with a solid background in Company Secretariat functions.
* Knowledge of Companies Act, FCA Listing, Disclosure and Transparency Rules, and UK Corporate Governance Code.
* Strong organisational skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Perks that spark joy:
* Flexible hybrid working model
* Work abroad for up to 20 days per year
* Salary Sacrifice EV Scheme and free Pod Point
* Family & friend discount scheme
* 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
* Very generous parental and family leave
* Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution
* Eyecare scheme
* Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary
* Virtual GP provided by HealthHero
* Employee Assistance Program
* Free Mortgage Advice
* Discounted Gym Memberships
Important Information:
You must have the legal right to work in the UK. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Your privacy is important to us, all information shared will be handled according to our Candidate Privacy Notice.
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