Deputy Company Secretary

Job Description

Are you a dynamic and hands-on professional looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy developing and leading teams? If so, we are recruiting a Deputy Company Secretary to support AJ Bell plc’s Board and Executive Committee and their sub-committees.

As Deputy Company Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in the development and maturation of our company secretarial function. This is a real opportunity to make a significant impact and drive the delivery of high-quality advice and company secretarial support.

What you'll do

• Support the Company Secretary in all aspects of company secretarial duties.
• Lead and develop the company secretarial team.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company secretarial team.
• Develop and implement effective company secretarial processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and manage Board and committee meetings, including minute taking and follow-up actions.
• Oversee the management of the AJ Bell plc AGM, the production of AGM documents and dealing with emerging AGM issues.
• Assist in the preparation of annual reports and other corporate documentation.
• Provide guidance on MAR and listing rules and manage the timely disclosure of information.
• Support the Compliance and HR teams as required to ensure AJ Bell meets its responsibilities under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including the internal Legal and Finance teams, regulators, auditors, and legal advisers.
• Support the HR and Finance teams in the administration of group share option and incentive schemes.
• Provide guidance and support to the Board and senior management on governance matters.

What you'll have

• You will be a proactive and enthusiastic professional with a strong background in company secretarial practice.
• Have excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. 
• Proven experience in a similar role, with similar responsibilities and where you have reported directly to the Company Secretary.
• Qualified Chartered Secretary (ICSA) or equivalent (desirable).
• Experience in a listed company within the financial services sector (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate governance, company law and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience of communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to think broadly, apply sound judgement and offer pragmatic solutions.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

About us:

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in …