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Interim Company Secretary - Multinational retailer

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Posted 6 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 8PE

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Interim Company Secretary is available in Blackburn on a six-month fixed-term contract with a leading global retailer.
  • Candidates should have strong in-house Company Secretary experience, ideally within a PLC environment, and expertise in governance frameworks.
  • The starting salary for this position is £90,000+, with a comprehensive benefits package including retail discounts.
  • The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring smooth governance and compliance during a key period of growth and corporate activity.
  • Experience in international projects is highly desirable, and the role requires excellent stakeholder management skills.
Interim Company SecretaryLocation: BlackburnContract: 6-month FTC – Company SecretaryWe’re working with a leading global retailer looking for an Interim Company Secretary on a six-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business operating across fast food, convenience stores, and petrol stations, during a key period of growth and corporate activity.As the company continues its expansion into the US, navigates major sales transactions, and drives strategic projects, this role will be instrumental in ensuring smooth governance and compliance.Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead on corporate governance and ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
  • Support with annual report drafting and manage key governance documentation.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and Audit Committee, preparing agendas, minutes, and key reports.
  • Oversee project management of governance initiatives, including M&A activity and US expansion.
  • Work closely with legal, finance, and senior stakeholders to drive best practices in corporate governance.
  • Manage audit committee processes and liaise with external auditors.
  • Ensure smooth operation of board meetings, resolutions, and statutory filings.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Strong in-house CoSec experience, ideally within a PLC environment.
  • Expertise in annual report drafting, audit committee support, and governance frameworks.
  • Experience working on international projects is highly desirable.
  • A proactive and hands-on approach, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
The Package:
  • Office-based role (Blackburn).
  • Starting salary: £90,000+.
  • Brilliant benefits package including retail discounts.
  • The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing business at a pivotal time.
I’m keen to speak with North West-based Company Secretaries across various levels—if this sounds like you, please get in touch!??

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.