Job description

Northern Powergrid is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to join our Legal Team during a transformative era for the energy industry. As the organization powering the lives of 8 million people across the Northeast and Yorkshire, we are investing heavily in smart technology and future-ready networks. This role is a vital addition to our small, dedicated in-house team, providing the opportunity to work at the intersection of corporate governance and regional infrastructure. You will work closely with the Company Secretary to uphold the legal and regulatory integrity of our Group companies, ensuring we remain compliant as we innovate for our 3.9 million customers.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting with the preparation of the statutory accounts and the related narrative reports for Group companies.
Incorporating new companies and dealing with post incorporation matters as required.
Providing reports and statutory information on request.
Annual compliance checks to ensure compliance with statutory requirements including anti-corruption statement, modern slavery statement and trading disclosures.
Responsibility for compliance with the Group’s reporting and notification requirements under the bond trust deeds, including communication with the trustees.
Preference share management including stock exchange announcements.
Maintaining statutory records for the Group using company secretarial software packages.
Filling statutory forms and returns at Companies House.
Ensuring compliance with consumer credit law and Financial Conduct Authority rules.

Requirements, Qualifications and Skills

Member of the Chartered Governance Institute or studying for the qualification.
At least 3 years’ experience of company secretarial work.
Qualified to degree level.
Able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise work efficiently.
Experience of drafting legal and/or regulatory reports to deadlines.
Able to understand complex legal and regulatory information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Resilient and resourceful.
Able to work on own initiative as part of a small team.
Knowledge of consumer credit legislation and Financial Conduct Authority rules (Desirable).

We offer a highly competitive salary range of £55,000 – £65,000 alongside a package designed to reward your expertise. Your compensation includes a 15% performance bonus, enrollment in our pension scheme, and a holiday allowance that grows with your tenure. Based in Castleford, Leeds, or Newcastle, you’ll find excellent avenues for career progression within a stable yet forward-thinking company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage you to submit your application before the February 18th closing date to join our mission in powering the North.

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