Assistant Company Secretary

Job title:

Assistant Company Secretary

Company

BBC

Job description

THE ROLEThe role will support the Commercial Company Secretary in delivering world-class standards of corporate governance and best practice for the BBC Commercial Group. BBC Commercial Limited is the governance, assurance and oversight body for BBC Studios (‘BBCS’) and BBC Studioworks and their subsidiaries, which together form the BBC Commercial Group. The Senior Advisor ensures compliance with relevant UK and international legal and regulatory requirements and supports the development and enhancement of the corporate governance framework for the BBC Commercial group.Day to day

• Provide sound company secretarial advice on a range of subjects including drafting, reviewing and executing company documents, forms, applications, resolutions and ancillary documents, in accordance with local formalities.
• May need to support, attend and minute meeting of the Studios Executive Committee (‘SEC’), Commercial Board, and / or other companies or committees within the Commercial Group.
• Lead the process for incorporation and strike off for companies within the Group.
• Manage the relationship with the Finance and Treasury Operations for corporate approvals needed to manage bank accounts for Group companies.
• Oversee the annual statutory accounts project.
• Oversee the global statutory compliance framework.

Work closely with team to:

• Ensure all statutory obligations are met in a timely manner.
• Facilitate corporate approvals with due process.
• Ensure accuracy of company records, mostly held in Diligent Entities.
• Manage and maintain corporate registers for powers of attorney, parent company guarantees, authorised signatories, authorised representatives, charges etc.
• Review the final equity deal documentation.
• Ensure the smooth flow of information to the BBCS oversight boards.
• Providing support with internal projects and transactions.
• Deputise for the Company Secretary as required.

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOSWe don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behavioursThe BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found .BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found .WHAT DOES IT TAKE?Key Ceteria

• A Chartered Secretary, a Graduate or Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute, with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE.
• Good knowledge of statutory obligations required by the UK Companies Act.
• Understanding of the statutory accounts process.
• Experience of project management and good project management skills.
• Attention to detail, with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Familiar with using Board portals (e.g. Diligent Boards) and Compliance software (e.g. Diligent Entities).

Desirable

• Ability to influence, advise and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A high level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?

• We offer a competitive salary package
• Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance
• 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
• Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation

PACKAGE DESCRIPTIONJob Reference: 14619
Band: D
Salary: up to £60,000 plus London Weighting Allowance, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.NEXT STEPSWe appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.
We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.ukDISCLAIMERThis job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.WHY JOIN USAssistant Company SecretaryLegal & Rights ManagementPermanent – Full TimeLondon, GB, W12 7FABBC Studios DistributionJob Closing Date: 27/08/2024THE ROLETHE ROLEThe role will support the Commercial Company Secretary in delivering world-class standards of corporate governance and best practice for the BBC Commercial Group. BBC Commercial Limited is the governance, assurance and oversight body for BBC Studios (‘BBCS’) and BBC Studioworks and their subsidiaries, which together form the BBC Commercial Group. The Senior Advisor ensures compliance with relevant UK and international legal and regulatory requirements and supports the development and enhancement of the corporate governance framework for the BBC Commercial group.Day to day

• Provide sound company secretarial advice on a range of subjects including drafting, reviewing and executing company documents, forms, applications, resolutions and ancillary documents, in accordance with local formalities.
• May need to support, attend and minute meeting of the Studios Executive Committee (‘SEC’), Commercial Board, and / or other companies or committees within the Commercial Group.
• Lead the process for incorporation and strike off for companies within the Group.
• Manage the relationship with the Finance and Treasury Operations for corporate approvals needed to manage bank accounts for Group companies.
• Oversee the annual statutory accounts project.
• Oversee the global statutory compliance framework.

Work closely with team to:

• Ensure all statutory obligations are met in a timely manner.
• Facilitate corporate approvals with due process.
• Ensure accuracy of company records, mostly held in Diligent Entities.
• Manage and maintain corporate registers for powers of attorney, parent company guarantees, authorised signatories, authorised representatives, charges etc.
• Review the final equity deal documentation.
• Ensure the smooth flow of information to the BBCS oversight boards.
• Providing support with internal projects and transactions.
• Deputise for the Company Secretary as required.

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOSWe don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behavioursThe BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found .BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found .WHAT DOES IT TAKE?Key Ceteria

• A Chartered Secretary, a Graduate or Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute, with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE.
• Good knowledge of statutory obligations required by the UK Companies Act.
• Understanding of the statutory accounts process.
• Experience of project management and good project management skills.
• Attention to detail, with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Familiar with using Board portals (e.g. Diligent Boards) and Compliance software (e.g. Diligent Entities).

Desirable

• Ability to influence, advise and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A high level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?

• We offer a competitive salary package
• Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance
• 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
• Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation

PACKAGE DESCRIPTIONJob Reference: 14619
Band: D
Salary: up to £60,000 plus London Weighting Allowance, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.NEXT STEPSWe appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.
We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.ukDISCLAIMERThis job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.INCLUSION

Expected salary

£60000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:39:53 GMT

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