Senior Assistant Company Secretary

2 weeks ago


Blackburn UK, Lancashire, United Kingdom EG Group Full time

Role: Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: £50,000 circa & Bonus Scheme

Company: EG Group


About the Role…

Our Legal Team is expanding, and we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join us The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy Company Secretary and other senior management to ensure that all company secretarial duties are completed in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.


You will be joining a relatively small secretariat of approximately four people; however, this is an incredibly broad and varied role within a highly effective governance team. The role will provide an opportunity to lead on projects as well as helping to shape and embed the governance framework across the Group.


If you are ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a dynamic governance team, apply today and be a key part of our growing legal department


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the Deputy Company Secretary in managing all company secretarial duties
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and files and liaise with local country legal and cosec teams
  • Organize and prepare board and committee meetings, including setting agendas, preparing minutes, and handling follow-up actions
  • Ensure that all statutory filings are completed accurately and on time
  • Maintain the company's statutory registers
  • Provide support and advice to the board of directors and senior management on company secretarial matters
  • Project manage and assist with the preparation and distribution of annual reports, including working with external auditors and internal teams
  • Help design and deliver group wide governance and compliance framework
  • Keep up to date with changes to company law and best practice


This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time


Candidate Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of company law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders
  • Proficiency in computer skills, including SharePoint, Blueprint and Diligent Entities or other software platform
  • Proactive and business-minded, with a commitment to delivering high quality work within strict deadlines
  • Confident written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to build long-lasting working relationships with individuals across all levels of a company, including senior management, directors, and other staff members


Benefits & Rewards

  • Performance Based Bonus Scheme
  • Flexible working hours - (Core hours 10am - 4pm)
  • Employee Life Assurance
  • EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
  • ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
  • Free Secure Car Parking
  • Dress Down Fridays
  • Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access and health checks
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Including free financial advice
  • Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub
  • Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
  • Prayer and Ablution Facilities
  • Free Eye Test



Who are EG Group?

EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.


Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.


Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.



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