Company Secretary/Governance Professional

Company Secretary/Governance Professional Job Description

Position: Company Secretary/Governance Professional

Based: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Generous benefits package including employer pension contribution and private healthcare cover

We have an exciting opportunity for a Company Secretary/Assistant Company Secretary/Governance Professional to join our team based in Glasgow, on a full time, permanent basis. Due to the business requirements, this job is predominantly based in the office.

You will be expected to deal with company secretarial and administrative tasks and act as Company Secretary for selected investment trust and venture capital trust clients. As we have offices across the UK, occasional travel may be necessary.

WHO WE ARE?

Maven Capital Partners (a subsidiary of Mattioli Woods) is one of the UK's most active private equity managers, backing ambitious businesses of all sizes across a range of sectors and providing those businesses with the essential capital and expertise they require to unlock potential and accelerate growth. In 2024 Mattioli Woods was acquired by Pollen Street Capital and delisted from AIM.

The role & responsibilities

Manage the production of all Board and Committee papers for relevant client companies, attendance at meetings and provision of minutes.

Ensure relevant client companies operate in compliance with their Articles of Association and the general rules and regulations governing listed investment trusts and venture capital trusts.

Oversee statutory filings and maintenance of statutory records for relevant client companies.

Project manage the Annual and Interim Reports, Annual General Meetings and all corporate transactions for relevant client companies.

Ensure full compliance with the Listing, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules by relevant client companies (i.e. stock exchange announcements).

Manage the production of shareholder documents.

Review legal documents for relevant client companies.

Provide input to ad hoc projects.

What you need to succeed

ICSA qualified or equivalent.

Broad range of company secretarial experience.

Broad understanding of reporting requirements for listed companies.

Familiarity with legal matters.

Experience in dealing with investment trusts and/or venture capital trusts.

Excellent organisational skills.

High level of attention to detail.

Excellent time management and adherence to deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage business and client relationships, ensuring a top tier service is provided.

Strong computer skills to include use of MS Office suite, in particular Word and Excel.

The benefits of choosing Maven

• Life Assurance (7 x Salary)
• Income Protection
• Health Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Private Medical Health
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Company paid training
• Cycle to work scheme

Maven Capital Partners is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive experience for all its employees.

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Maven Capital Partners UK LLP is a subsidiary of Mattioli Woods Limited.