Senior Assistant Company Secretary

At NEXT,we’re looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join our Group Finance team at our Head Office.

This is a significant opportunity to provide high-quality company secretarial services in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts our corporate governance. You will be joining a collaborative team with a positive, "can-do" attitude—a group of people who are always ready to roll their sleeves up to ensure the job is done to the highest standard.

The role carries a high degree of responsibility and independence, involving regular contact with senior management and external advisors. You’ll be a key part of the team ensuring that as we grow, we remain compliant, transparent, and grounded in our values.

What you’ll take on

• Global Entity Management: Take ownership of the statutory registers for our global subsidiary entities, providing essential support for joint ventures and investments.

• Corporate Governance: Act as a primary point of contact for directors and senior management, providing advice on statutory matters and ensuring we meet all regulatory requirements.

• Reporting & AGM Coordination: Play a central role in drafting the Annual Report and Notice of AGM. You’ll work closely with the Deputy Company Secretary to manage the logistics and compliance of the Company’s AGM.

• Share Scheme Administration: Support the management of our various employee share plans, including ShareSave and LTIP, in partnership with our Share Schemes Manager.

• Market Compliance: Ensure we remain fully compliant with the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and maintain accurate insider and project lists.

• Dividend Management: Oversee the company secretarial aspects of dividend payments, ensuring all legal and administrative steps are handled with precision.

We are looking for a Chartered Governance Professional who thrives on responsibility and communicates with clarity and belief. While you don't need to be an expert in every single area immediately, we value a mindset that is ready to learn and evolve.

• Professional Background: You are a UK chartered secretary with broad experience gained within a premium listed company.

• Technical Knowledge: You have a solid understanding of share schemes, subsidiary compliance, and working with authorities like Companies House and the FCA.

• Communication: You have first-class report writing skills and the confidence to deal with stakeholders at all levels, including PLC Board Directors.

• Attention to Detail: You take pride in producing high-quality, concise analyses and maintaining accurate records in a busy environment.

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