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About the Role

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to: Perth, Glasgow, Reading, London, Belfast or Dublin.

Salary: £Competitive + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the role?

The role of Assistant Company Secretary sits within SSE's Group Company Secretariat. A team which provides broad-ranging technical corporate governance and compliance support to the SSE Group, its Business Units, and range of internal functions. This position will see involvement across the full suite of services administered by the department, with a key focus being the Company Secretariat contribution to the SSE Annual Report.

SSE's Annual Report sits at the centre of its corporate reporting suite and is a document which receives significant internal focus. It is underpinned by the objective of developing transparent, cohesive, and engaging content that effectively communicates SSE's position and enhances dialogue with stakeholders. This deliverable is managed in tandem with the annual plan of Company Secretariat work and the provision of meeting services to a number of SSE's executive forums and joint ventures.

Across the above areas, key responsibilities will include:

- Corporate reporting. Playing a significant role in the delivery of the Company Secretariat contribution within SSE's Annual Report, comprising: departmental project planning; researching and advising on reporting topics; collating and analysing supporting data; and drafting innovative content which highlights SSE's approach to corporate governance, whilst maintaining compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory framework.

- External developments. Conducting horizon scanning and impact assessments in relation to external developments – preparing written summaries and briefing notes to inform recommendations and action plans within Company Secretariat, and to raise awareness and collaboration across wider internal stakeholders and senior forums. Maintaining processes to document changes in the applicable legal and regulatory framework for Company Secretariat.

- Governance projects and processes. Engaging in the development and ongoing management of governance-led initiatives and internal processes to support an effective Company Secretariat service for internal stakeholders.

- Meeting services. Providing a full meeting service to a number of executive forums and/or joint ventures, through: agenda management; ensuring an appropriate standard of meeting materials; recording accurate minutes and actions; advising on directors' duties and delegated authorities; promoting best practice corporate governance; and managing any annual or event driven compliance work.

- Company Secretariat service. Working collaboratively within the Company Secretariat team to instil high standards of corporate governance across the SSE Group, seeking opportunities to add value and assisting with the delivery of excellent service across the department's key accountabilities. Writing and presenting papers relating to Company Secretariat work to a range of internal stakeholders, for example, executive forums and other internal functions, and supporting responses to external queries and consultations.

What do I need?

You'll have a keen interest in, and significant experience of, corporate reporting and corporate governance, having gained exposure to similar work through previous roles. You'll have demonstrable ability to deliver a high standard of written work and an appreciation of the level of detail required to engage different users of information. You will be enthusiastic and self-motivated and enjoy exposure to a range of projects and working styles. Excellent attention to detail is key, alongside flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing priorities.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- A CGI/ICSA qualification with strong and relevant professional post-qualification experience.

- FTSE100 listed company experience within a company secretariat function.

- Depth of exposure to company secretariat deliverables with demonstrable knowledge of the Companies Act, Listing Rules, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, the UK Corporate Governance Code, and other relevant legislation and regulation.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distil complex issues and implement change.

- Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships, enjoy teamwork and positively influence outcomes.

About our Business

At the heart of SSE is our Company Secretarial team. We provide the level of deep technical knowledge and experience you'd expect is needed for a FTSE30 listed company. As a team, we discharge an influential role across SSE, working closely with the Board and senior teams to deliver a broad range of Company Secretarial and related services including:- meeting services, corporate governance, entity management (including international and JVs), corporate legal and M&A, corporate reporting, shareholder and share plan management and projects.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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