Assistant Company Secretary

An opportunity has arisen to join this high profile, fast-paced and collegiate FTSE50 team. The position will involve a broad range of listed company and general company secretarial responsibilities, working with senior stakeholders in the business. The role calls for an experienced, confident and energetic individual who will add value and play a key role in the development of an industry-leading team.

You will be responsible for:

Governance & Compliance

Advise and support boards of subsidiaries and joint ventures on governance matters and statutory obligations.
Lead the annual subsidiary accounts process and manage external corporate service providers to ensure compliance across UK and international entities.
Enhance governance frameworks and statutory compliance procedures to reflect best practice.

Listed Company Responsibilities

Support preparations for the Tesco PLC AGM and contribute to the Annual Report’s governance content.
Manage relationships with registrars and oversee shareholder engagement, including share schemes and dividend processes.
Draft and release regulatory announcements and support compliance with the Market Abuse Regime.

Project & Transactional Support

Provide company secretarial input on restructurings, liquidations, and capital reorganisations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Tax, Treasury, Legal, Property) on corporate projects.
Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and regulators.

You will need:

You will have proven experience of dealing with directors and senior stakeholders and of building strong working relationships cross-functionally in a listed company environment. Attention to detail and the ability to work well as a team player will be key strengths. You will have strong commercial awareness and be able to think creatively to proactively offer ideas and solutions to support the evolving needs of the wider business. In addition, you must:

Be a qualified lawyer or chartered secretary (ICSA) – good knowledge of company law and governance requirements is essential;
Have strong technical and analytical skills with ability to think broadly on a range of issues and apply sound judgement in problem solving;
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to deliver complex messages in a simple and creative way;
Have strong project management, planning and organisational skills and able to work well under pressure, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines;
Have the ability to liaise with senior managers and Directors and proactively influence where appropriate;
Be able to lead and adapt well to change in a fast-changing retail environment; and,
Have a tenacious and persistent approach with a focus on developing yourself and other members of the team.

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What's in it for you:

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
Private medical insurance
26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility