Assistant Company Secretary

We are looking for an Assistant Company Secretary to join our team

In your role you will create efficient monitoring systems and incentives to ensure that executive behaviour aligns with the interests of stakeholders,

You will plan and monitor relationships among stakeholders, Board of Directors, executive officers, independent auditors and the Board Audit & Risk Committee to ensure compliance with rules and policies of the organisation. 

You will identify and resolve issues and recommend preventive and corrective measures.

This role is based in our Basingstoke office twice per week with the rest of your time working from home, therefore you will need to be based a reasonable commute from Basingstoke

• Ensure the routine maintenance of statutory records for Genus plc and its UK companies and attend to filing formalities as appropriate.
• Support the development and roll-out, and ongoing compliance with a Global directorships policy Group subsidiaries as necessary. 
• Work with Group Tax and other stakeholders to assist with the incorporation of new legal entities in line with business requirements, and the elimination of entities in line with the Group's Business Simplification Plan.
• Ensure the Group's structure chart and Group subsidiary database on GEMS are maintained and routinely validated and updated. Working with appropriate finance, legal and business contacts for each entity, ensure that local compliance requirements are for each Group subsidiary are understood, monitored and completed annually and subsidiary companies' statutory documents are maintained centrally.
• Working with Group finance, oversee the preparation and approval of UK statutory accounts, as well as other routine UK subsidiary Board approvals.
• Oversee the administration and co-ordination of signature and document legalisation requests for Group subsidiaries, and support the contract managers to maintain an appropriate matrix of delegated signature authorities for UK subsidiary companies.
• Provide guidance and support to the CSA in fulfilling their duties and developing their role.

• Degree preferred (law, business, finance)
• CGI and CSQS certifications
• Experience of working in a UK-listed plc required, including experience of administering employee and executive share plans.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

Tackling climate change: 

• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

• Performance related bonus
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays 
• NFU Pension
• Health Cash back scheme 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee share plan 
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable) 
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages) 

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team