Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Job Location	Lostock Gralam
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary negotiable
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time or part-time

Job Description

Summary Thanks for checking out our vacancy, were delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty,(R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do businessThe Opportunity We have an exciting new positions for an experienced, Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join our head office CoSec team. The successful candidate will be required to support the Company Secretary in all aspects of statutory reporting for Dechra groupsubsidiaries, share schemes administration, Insurance, Trademark Management and AGM preparation.The role holder will also be tasked with coaching and developing the junior team members and keeping up to date with developments in relevant legislation and regulations, and ensuring the organisation remains compliant.The Challenge So, what will you be doing This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

Assisting with the management of Trademarks registration and associated requirements
Maintenance of statutory records, including registers of members, registers of directors interests, board minutes, etc
Assist in the maintenance of subsidiaries in other jurisdictions
Keeping up to date with developments in relevant legislation and regulations, and ensuring the organisation remains compliant
Maintaining relationships with external service providers, including lawyers, accountants, insurance brokers and share schemes administrators
Assisting with the maintenance of PLC website
Assistance in maintaining the various company share option schemes, compiling HMRC tax returns, and in implementing new schemes as and when required
Assistance with PLC year end requirements, including the report and accounts and Annual General Meeting
Assisting with Group insurance arrangements including renewal and claims.
Assisting with Committee and Board papers
Act as Secretary to Data Protection Committee and ESG Committee
Assisting with the development of the Graduate Trainee and day-to-day management of the trainee

About YouHere at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. Were particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

Experience of using electronic board packs
Experience of using Blueprint
Experience of setting up and maintaining electronic filing system
CGI qualified or qualified lawyer
Possess a high degree of common sense, tact, discretion and diplomacy
Previous experience working in a PLC or listed organisation

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