Company Secretarial Assistant, PLC, GB & Ireland

Job title: Company Secretarial Assistant, PLC, GB & Ireland

Location: London

Reports to: Head of Company Secretariat

Department: Legal / CoSec

Purpose of the role

Company secretarial and governance support to Diageo plc and its UK and Irish subsidiaries

Key Accountabilities

• Provide day-to-day company secretarial and governance services to the group's UK and Irish subsidiary companies, including in supporting with regard to PLC matters
• Managing subsidiary board meeting process from end-to-end, including scheduling meetings, coordinating board pre-read, attending and minuting meetings, drawing up action plans
• Monitoring and dealing with signing requests, including arranging for hard and soft copy signings, coordinating with notaries, maintaining records of signings, managing physical mail and post, and assisting with treasury and KYC requests
• Maintaining public registry filings, including CRO / Companies House requirements, data protection registrations and RBO compliance, as well as maintaining internal records (e.g. GMD, Blueprint / statutory records)
• Providing assistance as required with corporate projects (e.g. reductions of capital, liquidations, disposals and acquisitions), financial statement approvals and year end processes Ensure delivery of cost-effective delivery of services in context of business objectives and current risk environment; liaising with outsourced registrar and other external advisors listing in a proactive and collaborative manner; seeking to eliminate unnecessary costs by optimising use of technology, artificial intelligence, internal and external resources
• Supporting compliance with PLC's UK and US regulatory obligations, including routine filings and registrations (e.g., Companies House, FCA, SEC and ICO), announcements (e.g., TVR, PDMR dealing, Form 6-K), closed period / insider lists, and other obligations (e.g., MAR, DTRs, FPI obligations)

Key Competenices

• Governance Experience: In-house experience in governance role. Good understanding of practical application of corporate governance frameworks, and working experience of secretarial tasks, entity management and compliance with applicable law and regulations.
• Professional and Interpersonal Skills: Strong technical and analytical, drafting and negotiating skills, good pragmatic approach; Strong collaborative and team player skills, practical risk management, proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, develop and maintain good process and to prioritise workload; Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
• Management Capabilities: Excellent professionalism, commitment and integrity; Passion for and experience of inspiring and leading people; Confident in and sensitive to different styles.

Qualifications/Experience

• Degree level or higher qualification, and preferably either fully or partially qualified governance professional, chartered secretary or lawyer in relevant jurisdiction.
• In-house experience in governance role.

Worker Type :Regular

Primary Location:1HQ

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date : 2026-09-16

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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