We have an exceptional opportunity for an Assistant Company Secretary to join our team to assist in providing support to Boards, Committees and Stakeholders. Along with contributing to reviews of governance-related policies and procedures you will also be supporting the board, our various committee’s, non executive directors as well as supporting in the AGM’s and any required documentation. Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements. This role is full-time and will require someone who either has direct experience working in this or a similar role for a public listed company, or someone who has worked for a law firm who’s portfolio consisted of extensive PLC experience. What do you need to be successful in this role? Experience of working within a Governance or Company Secretarial capacity, including the production of high quality and actionable minutes and recordings in either a Board or Exec Committee meeting environment You must either be a qualified member of the CGI or hold an accountancy or law degree Previous company secretarial experience within the UK framework of PLC’s Excellent minute-taking experience and abilities Due to the nature of the role we are looking for someone who is able to work in a proactive and independent manner, someone who is a strong team-player that is able to build successful working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels. James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries. Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings. We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability. Why choose Us? We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including; The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes We will help you save for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6% 25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest If this sounds like you and you have an interest in working for James Cropper please apply today