Job Description

Senior Assistant Company Secretary (Interim)

Location: EMEA, United Kingdom, London

Ref: GROUPEMEA00256

Division: Smiths Group

Job Function: Legal and Compliance



We have a superb opportunity for an experienced Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join our Central London based Company Secretariat team on an Interim basis. Reporting to the Deputy Company Secretary, you will support the Corporate Secretariat in delivering the highest standards of corporate governance.

You will be joining a team that has a broad remit and therefore you will have the opportunity to be involved in the wider delivery of corporate governance including the preparation of Board and Committee papers, the preparation of the Annual Report, organisation of the AGM as well as providing UK Listing Rule, DTR and Companies Act compliance support.

Ideally, you have recent FTSE 100/250 experience within a secretariat role, with board level interaction and the ability to act with a high level of discretion and professionalism. You will be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise accordingly.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supporting with Board and Committee meeting planning, including the preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers
• Leading the production of the Governance Report in the Annual Report, with broader involvement in the production of the Annual Report
• Managing the relationship with the Registrar, including leading the dividend process
• Organising the Annual General Meeting, including the production of the Notice of AGM, ancillary shareholder documents and director briefing materials and liaising with the Registrar and other external suppliers
• Ensuring compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation, including maintaining the Disclosure Policy and the Share Dealing Policy, as well as the Restricted Persons List and any ad hoc inside and confidential project lists
• Ensuring compliance with obligations under the Companies Act, the UK Corporate Governance Code, and the Listing, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules including completing statutory filings and regulatory announcements
• Developing and maintaining a strong advisory relationship with the divisions to support the Corporate Secretariat
• Recommending and driving change within the team by keeping up to date with relevant legal, governance and regulatory developments and producing associated Board papers as required

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity

The Individual

• Fully qualified Chartered Secretary.
• Experience of UK listed company secretarial practice.
• Excellent attention to detail, organised, proactive and flexible.
• Good written and verbal communication at all levels including to senior individuals.
• Ability to collaborate with other key departments and build strong working relationships.
• Good knowledge of the UK Companies Act, Listing Rules, Disclosure & Transparency Rules, Corporate Governance Code, governance frameworks, Market Abuse Regulation.
• Good working experience of Microsoft Office Packages.

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers\' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers\' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About Smiths Group

Smiths Group has been pioneering progress in technology and engineering for more than 170 years. Our products and services touch the lives of millions of people every day through our leading positions in critical markets including general industry, safety and security, energy and aerospace. Our four divisions have distinctive capabilities and operate in 50 countries, together employing more than 14,500 talented colleagues.

Our operational colleagues are supported by specialised corporate functional teams based all around the world and at Smiths London CHQ. Our functional teams, including strategy, finance, IT, HR, legal, tax, operational excellence, communications and corporate affairs, work together and with our divisions and regions to support Smiths exciting growth agenda. Joining one of our functional teams brings the opportunity to learn from great people, build skills, and forge a diverse and interesting global career while contributing to the success of an innovative and accelerating company.

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