Senior Assistant Company Secretary

6 months ago

Basingstoke, United Kingdom The AA Full time

**Company description**:
**Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)**
**Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent**
**Salary: Competitive**

Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.

For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as **Senior Assistant Company Secretary**, you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.

**This is the job**:
Joining the AA as **Senior Assistant Company Secretary**, you will play a key role in providing support to the Company Secretarial team from end to end. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable taking the lead, working autonomously and being proactive across all aspects of Company Secretarial matters at the AA. In that context, you will be responsible for providing advice and support across the AA Group in all matters related to corporate governance and general private company administration.

**What will I be doing?**:

- Management, administration and coordination of the company secretariat activities of all AA entities in the UK, including governance practices and statutory compliance.
- Maintenance of the company secretarial governance, registers, and records for approximately 40+ entities, including the main operational entities, joint ventures, acquired business entities and legacy companies.
- Responsible for the diarising, preparation of agenda, papers & minutes for multiple regulated / non-regulated Boards and Committees.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and relevant guidance, where appropriate, providing advice and guidance as required.
- Acts as a point of contact for all company secretariat matters within the AA Group and be responsible for promoting a consistent and high standard of governance.
- Reviewing & developing statutory compliance processes & procedures to reflect best practice and improve efficiency.
- Assist in the co-ordinating of the Annual Report and Accounts and drafting relevant sections, as well as facilitating the year end processes. Planning ahead, gathering relevant information well ahead of time.
- Provide leadership within a framework of prudent and effective controls which enable risk to be assessed and managed to fit within the Board’s agreed risk appetite.

**What do I need?**:
**Capability, Knowledge and Experience**:

- Experience in an Assistant Company Secretary role ideally in a similar company in terms of both size and complexity
- Proven track record working within FCA regulated businesses
- Familiarity with GEMS and Diligent software would be an advantage
- Experience in senior stakeholder management / engagement
- Excellent drafting skills
- Experience of minuting FCA regulated entities
- Strong analytical & IT literacy skills

**Education and Qualifications**:

- ICSA qualification

**Additional Information**:
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
- Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
- Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
- Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
- Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

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