Company Secretariat Assistant

Exciting Opportunity: Assistant Company Secretary (LEEDS)

About Engie: 

ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy supply and services. We have been active in the UK energy market for over 20 years, and our investments in energy infrastructure are focused on energy storage and renewable energy (solar, wind, biogas), whilst supplying energy to organisations of all sizes.

We are reshaping the energy future by reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, and we are looking for people who are committed to help turn our vision into reality.

About the Role: 

To assist the General Counsel/Company Secretary in ensuring that ENGIE UK operates in accordance with existing corporate governance framework, whilst ensuring full statutory compliance and adherence to best practice within the UK and certain overseas jurisdictions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for UK Companies Act (or equivalent) compliance for ENGIE UK Companies and other statutory compliance, including in overseas jurisdictions 
• Responsible for the maintenance of the corporate database, ensuring company secretariat information is properly recorded. 
• Preparing documentation for implementing and administration of corporate transactions and structurings, acquisitions and disposals, incorporations and liquidations. 
• Arrange, attend and minute various board meetings including joint ventures.  
• Support to other functions and external service providers in corporate secretariat matters  
• Support to external reporting accountants and auditors within the timescales of the annual and semi-annual reporting cycle.  
• Support and assistance to the General Counsel/Company Secretary generally as requested. 
• Arrange for the filing of all statutory documents required by the Registrar of Companies with in the UK and overseas where necessary. 
• Arrange for the issuance of purchase orders and the processing of invoices from suppliers of Legal/cosec services. 

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar or related role, with practical commercial experience involving corporate structures 

Qualifications:

• Graduate of The Chartered Governance Institute (ACG/ACIS) or substantive training towards this qualification 

What benefits we offer?

Flexible Working

We understand the importance of work-life balance and recognise that everyone is striving to find the perfect one between work and home life. That's why we offer a hybrid working model that combines the convenience of remote work with the benefits of collaborating in a professional office environment. You'll have the flexibility to work from home part of the time, allowing you to optimise your productivity while enjoying a comfortable work setup.
 

Bonus Programme

We reward your hard work and dedication with a competitive bonus programme that recognises and values your contributions. Your efforts are appreciated and directly reflected in your financial rewards.
 

Life Assurance

We prioritise your peace of mind by offering life assurance coverage. You can feel confident knowing that your loved ones will be protected in the event of the unexpected.
 

Income Protection

Your financial security matters to us. Our income protection benefits ensure that you have a safety net in place, providing a valuable source of income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury.
 

Employer Pension Contribution

We invest in your future by contributing to your pension plan. You can enjoy the confidence and peace of mind that comes with knowing that you're building a solid foundation for your retirement.
 

Healthcare Cash Plan

Your well-being matters to us, which is why we provide a healthcare cash plan. You'll have access to a range of healthcare benefits, including reimbursement for medical expenses, dental and optical care, and more. Take care of yourself and your family's health without financial worries.
 

myENGIE

We offer a range of flexible benefits to employees alongside hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts through myENGIE.

Diverse Employer

ENGIE’s purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions, and we know that the most successful businesses are the most sustainable ones. Diversity, equity and inclusion is key to sustainability and success and our goal is to attract, engage and retain the best talent, bringing the best thinking to our business from inside and outside of our industry. Our ambition is to make sure everyone at ENGIE feels valued, respected and included. We know that diverse teams have more creativity, imagination, innovation and problem solving capabilities, so we are committed to tackling inequalities and creating a diverse and inclusive business.

Equal Opportunity

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process you will be asked to complete an equality questionnaire on a voluntary basis and any data we collect will be treated confidentially and used for evaluation purposes only. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.