Assistant Company Secretary

Are you looking to propel your career within a prestigious FTSE 100 company? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our esteemed Company Secretarial Team, located at our state-of-the-art central London Head Offices near Blackfriars.

As part of our well-respected team, you'll collaborate closely with the Assistant Company Secretary and Company Secretarial Assistant to ensure delivery of essential FTSE 100 secretariat tasks.

Whilst you’ll be responsible for the international subsidiary governance of John Crane and Detection (the two largest divisions within the Smiths Group), you’ll be joining a team of experts who are focused on adding real value to every aspect of our operations. You will be involved in, and exposure to, exciting projects including listed company compliance and the chance to forge collaborative relationships across the organisation.

You will also have a great opportunity to advance within a global FTSE 100 company where career development is written into our DNA. So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your Company Secretarial career then we might just have the perfect opportunity for you

What You Bring to the Table:

- Expertise & Growth: Your expertise in international subsidiary governance will set you up for success.
- Governance Mastery: From AGM planning in Europe to facilitating a liquidation in Asia, to an acquisition in the Americas, your role is pivotal to the business reaching its targets.
- Strategic Collaboration: Building robust advisory relationships with senior stakeholders to champion governance across the business.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Drive Corporate Governance:Oversee the completion of statutory processes for our John Crane and Detection divisions, including accounts approvals and AGM facilitation. You will also play a pivotal role in preparing for upcoming ESG regulation reporting requirements.
- Lead Business Transformation:Facilitate business-change projects such as liquidations and dividend payments, providing an opportunity to shape the future direction of our company.
- Build Global Relationships:Manage relationships with our global subsidiary outsource partner for John Crane and Detection, offering a chance to interact with diverse teams across the globe.
- Influence Strategy:Develop and maintain a strong advisory relationship with the divisions to support the Group Company Secretarial function, positioning you as a trusted advisor within the organization.
- Enhance Transparency:Support the preparation of the Governance Report and other disclosures in the Annual Report, contributing to our commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Ensure Compliance:Ensure compliance with obligations under the Companies Act, and the Listing, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, including completing statutory filings as necessary.
- Champion Continuous Improvement:Recommend and drive change within the team by keeping up to date with relevant legal, governance, and regulatory developments.

**The Individual**
- Qualified Company Secretary/Governance Professional.
- Experience with UK and international subsidiary governance.
- Strong awareness of the UK Companies Act, Corporate Governance Code, and general governance principles that can be applied internationally.
- Excellent attention to detail, organised, proactive and flexible to the needs of the business.
- Ability to collaborate with other key departments and build strong working relationships.
- Knowledge of subsidiary database (Blueprint, GEMS or other entity management tool).

**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.