UK Company Secretary

R0001380 UK Company Secretary (Open)

We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.

We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.

Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/

Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.

Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/

Job Description Summary:

Our UK Company Secretary will be responsible for all management and administration associated with the UK entities in our group structure, which will include duties connected with our TopCo Board and Subcommittee meetings – the review, drafting and publication of our Board and Subcommittee documentation.

The role will report directly into the Head of Global Corporate Affairs and will work closely with the Legal Team and our subsidiary Boards. They will support with general company secretarial obligations for our UK entities, general queries relating to contracts to which those entities are party and KYC requests.

The Company Secretary must have a developed understanding of UK company law, and secretarial and governance requirements. They must also be capable and willing to take responsibility for office management, acting as first point of contact for UK corporate secretarial matters and provide general support to the Corporate Affairs team.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities & Authorities

Board and Company Secretarial:

• Act as Company Secretary, assistance with the end-to-end process of Board (convening quarterly meetings), attending meetings and minuting as required;
• Administrative and filing of corporate documents / files and invoices, etc.;
• Assist with any processes run in the UK or in relation to our UK entities (including formalities such as notarizations and apostils);
• Liaise with UK authorities, notaries, etc.;
• Provision of guidance as to how the company should be directed, managed and controlled to ensure compliance;
• Training directors and members of the senior leadership team on corporate governance matters as required;
• Implementing processes or systems to help ensure good management of the organisation or compliance with legislation
• Keeping up to date with any regulatory or statutory changes and policies that might affect the organisation;
• Ensuring that policies are up to date and are approved;
• Providing support to the board or other committees on specific projects; and
• Ensure appropriate oversight of company secretarial services provided by relevant service providers.

Ad-hoc administrative duties:

• Prepare Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations, agendas, reports, and other documents; and
• Assist other teams with ad-hoc administrative duties, occasionally providing cover for other team members.

Technical & Cross Competences

• A strong team player who is prepared to support outside of their own function area as and when required.
• Highly organised and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, proactively and use own initiative, a self-starter.
• Effective relationship builder who can build and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Ability to work well to deadlines and under pressure.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal are essential.
• Ownership of end-to-end processes.

Skills & behaviours

• Strong minute taking skills.
• Experience with preparing Board and subcommittee papers.
• A developed understanding of UK company law, and secretarial and governance requirements.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English (fluency / proficiency in Italian, Spanish, French and / or Portuguese a plus).

Experience, Education & Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in corporate secretarial services or a similar role.
• Degree or equivalent in Administration or Business, with exposure to and understanding of UK corporate law.
• Computer literate with high competence in Excel and PowerPoint or equivalents and strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Diligent software desirable.

Pay And Benefits

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes flexible working policy, development and training opportunities, a wide range of initiatives dedicated to wellbeing and mental health. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Renewable Energy providers in the world then please do get in touch with us!

Equality and equity

Our company is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI). DEI provides an anchor for our long-term business strategy and permeates through our day-to-day culture, ensuring people of all backgrounds can thrive.

We hire based on merit, competence, and qualifications, with salary determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

We’ll achieve our vision through the energy and expertise of talented people like you. Join us and help secure the future of people and the planet!

What We Offer

At our organization, we empower our people to make an impact, think creatively, and tackle challenges while identifying new opportunities. This position offers exceptional career development prospects within an innovative and youthful company.

What We Expect From You

We are looking for individuals with passion, dedication, and a commitment to learning from every task and challenge. As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in driving growth and success for our business.

Location:

Edinburgh

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Subtype:

Regular

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