BWW Exclusive - PLC Maternity Leave cover

Our client has need of interim maternity leave cover for the Assistant Secretary, who plans to go on maternity leave at the end of April 2021 – but they are happy to have the cover start as soon as is practical ahead of this. Reporting to the GC/CoSec you will support the Co Sec in the provision of professional company secretarial support and governance advice to all Group companies. A full job description is available, but duties will include a full range of plc responsibilities. The successful candidate is likely to have the following qualities and skills;

• Qualified Co Sec (ICSA member - ACIS)
• Previous minuting experience
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Effective network builder (at all levels within company)
• Outcome focussed
• Responsive to the needs of the business and its customers
• Strong team focus
• Robust but pragmatic negotiator
• Excellent technical co sec with focus on detail
• Capable of thinking laterally to find solutions to problems
• Always prepared to go the extra mile to ensure delivery
• Strong market knowledge/commercial awareness
• Willingness to adapt and take on additional responsibilities in response to business needs
• Strong project management and delegation skills.