Assistant Company Secretary - United Kingdom - AstraZeneca

Description

Role:
Company Secretarial Assistant

Role Type:
Temporary – 6 MonthsLocation: London St.

Pancras – x3 Days On-Site / x2 Working RemoteYour New CompanyAre you a corporate company secretarial professional looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Board & Corporate Support team (B&CS) at AstraZeneca in an interim role.

Our team is a well-respected part of the organization, based in the UK and Canada, and we work closely with the Legal function and colleagues in our major hubs in the UK, Sweden, and the US.

We support AstraZeneca PLC's boards and committees, manage the Group's London, Stockholm and Nasdaq stock exchange listings, and support the Group's principal operating companies.

We are involved in key business activities such as corporate disclosures, financings, production of the annual report, and corporate transactions.

We value flexibility, a willingness to learn, and the ability to take on new challenges.

We foster a collaborative environment, both within the team and when working with other areas of the business; but are not afraid to take the lead and take pride in the high standards we achieve and our ability to deliver under pressure.

Accountabilities:
As a Company Secretarial Assistant, you will report to the Deputy Company Secretary.

You will be adaptable and able to work flexibly within the team to provide support on significant matters and projects as they arise.

You will have your own ongoing responsibilities including.

Management of Group subsidiaries,Supporting intra-group transactions, Managing the quarterly and annual litigation disclosuresManaging the collection of information on Board and senior executive shareholdings and related parties and directors and officers' insurance matters.

We will offer you the opportunity to lead on important projects and you will be highly visible to our senior leaders.

You must be self-aware and eager to learn more about our business, build good working relationships with stakeholders outside the B&CS team and understand how your team's activities fit into the "bigger picture" of our organisation.

Essential Skills/Experience:
Strong company secretarial experience coupled.
Pragmatic with an ability to switch your focus between detailed technical matters and a broader "big picture" approach.
Proven record of ability to take on, and prioritise, multiple workstreams and being comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work to high standards of accuracy.

Collaborative and keen to share knowledge with, and learn from, other team members, and represent the team to internal and external stakeholders.

Experience in one or more of the following

Management of Group subsidiaries,Supporting intra-group transactions, Managing the quarterly and annual litigation disclosuresManaging the collection of information on Board and senior executive shareholdings and related parties and directors and officers' insurance matters.

Desirable SkillsCompany secretarial qualification (obtained or partially completed).Listed company experience and a good knowledge of the associated regulatory requirements.
Governance experience and working knowledge of UK corporate governance regime.
An understanding of the regulatory requirements for listed companies.
Experience managing global subsidiaries.
Experience of managing insider lists.
Experience working with subsidiary management software.

WHY ASTRAZENECA?It's an exciting time to join AstraZeneca, a global business that's rapidly growing - there's a lot happening and even more to come.

And we are a valued part of this journey. Respected partners across the business, we provide the platform that's going to power us to achieve more.

So, what's next?Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.

Please apply with a copy of your CV.At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.
Interested? Come and join our journey