Company Secretary Assistant at Octopus

Company Description

At Octopus, we’re entrepreneurs and we’re investors, on a mission to back the people, ideas and industries that will change the world.

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Job Description

What’s in it for you?

We’re looking for a Company Secretary Assistant to work within the Company Secretariat team. The role will predominantly work with the team to manage a growing portfolio of companies in the renewable, property, fibre and healthcare space but also involve tasks across the wider team where exposure to many other parts of the business can be gained.

The role offers the unique opportunity to work across different types of businesses, industries and board types. This variety will be unrivalled in fast-tracking your learning and developing your skillset.

The team:
The Company Secretariat team sits within the Octopus Investments division of Octopus and provides corporate compliance and governance services to Octopus group companies and Octopus managed funds. The team look after a variety of companies ranging from listed VCTs, FCA regulated entities, LLPs etc. that invests in renewable energy, fibre networks, healthcare, property and are exposed to a wide range of activities undertaken in these entities.

What will you be doing?

Providing support to multiple boards, with tasks that include coordinating Board meetings and drafting agendas, preparing and publishing board papers and updating matters arising following meetings

Supporting on corporate actions and transactions, including board and shareholder approval paperwork, sale and acquisition transaction projects and KYC requests

Completing statutory compliance that includes Companies House filings and updating Diligent Entities and statutory registers with company changes

Providing administrative support to the team with adhoc tasks

Qualifications

Ideally, you’ll have:
✅ ICSA part-qualified or looking to start a qualification in the near future

✅ Some experience working in a Company Secretariat team

✅ Passion for what you do with an aptitude to learn more and provide ideas and suggestions that will make a difference

✅ Proficient using technology and leveraging digital applications and media platforms such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Office 365, board pack software (such as Board Intelligence) and entity management software (such as Diligent)

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. What’s the worst that can happen?

This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So, if you are looking for a challenge in a fast paced and dynamic business, we can deliver on that.

Additional Information

What we offer

A competitive salary, bonus, pension and share incentive plan

✈️ Untracked holiday

Hybrid working – most of our people spend 50% of their time in the office

⚓ Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace, one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud, Digital GP, Shout & more

Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender

❤️ Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection

Private medical insurance for you and your family

Electric vehicle leasing

The option to work overseas up to a month per year

Our Values

At our core, we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That’s why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders – employees, customers, communities, environment and shareholders – are considered in every decision we make.

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive employee experience for all. We promote equal opportunities for growth and development regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or socio-economic background. We believe strongly that teams are at their best when every member of the team feels safe to bring their whole self to work.