Assistant Company Secretary

As Assistant Company Secretary, you’ll play a key role in delivering a high‑quality, proactive company secretarial service to the Board and its Committees, working closely with the Director of Governance and contributing to strong corporate governance across the organisation.

This is a broad, encompassing role in a small team, covering the effective operation of the Board and its Committees and in compliance with all applicable legal requirements, company polices, corporate governance and water industry regulator requirements.

The role is highly visible, and the ideal candidate would be confident to engage with the Board of Directors, senior management and external advisers daily.

 What you will be doing as Assistant Company Secretary
This is a dynamic and varied role where you'll take the lead, using your initiative to drive best practice and make a real impact as part of a small, dedicated team of professionals.

Board and Management Support

• To provide proactive, high-quality, practical, business-focused company secretarial support to all aspects of the Secretariat team’s activities
• Develop Board and Committee agenda plans as well as coordinating the production and circulation of Board and Committee papers in accordance with agreed timelines

Corporate

• Support the Director of Governance with the Annual Report process, including assistance with the preparation of the governance section of the report, and supporting other key year-end stakeholders
• Administration of the corporate calendar, including the collation and preparation of information for interim and annual results
• Providing support to the Director of Governance where required on corporate transactions

Statutory and Administrative

• Maintenance of statutory books and records and undertaking all required Companies House filings, accurately and promptly, for the Group companies
• Managing ad-hoc projects as necessary under the guidance of the Director of Governance

What you should bring to the role

• Qualified Company Secretary (GradCG or ACIS), or legally qualified with requisite experience
• Several years post-qualification experience, ideally of working within a regulated and/or listed company environment
• Confident in engaging with senior management, the Chair and other Board members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail with proven ability to develop good working relationships at all levels within an organisation
• Experienced at minuting board and committee meetings, preparing and following up on actions
• Good organisational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
• Understanding of the Market Abuse Regulation, Companies Act 2006 and UK Corporate Governance Code
• A focus on delivery of a high-quality and effective, pragmatic, solutions-oriented service
• Ability to handle issues sensitively and confidentially
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and at pace

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £65,000 - £80,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. 

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.