Assistant company secretary

Location: EMEA, United Kingdom, London Ref: GROUPEMEA00301 Division: John Crane Job Function: Legal and Compliance Job Description Are you looking to propel your career within a prestigious FTSE 100 company? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our esteemed Company Secretarial Team, located at our state-of-the-art central London Head Offices near Blackfriars. As part of our well-respected team, you ll collaborate closely with the Assistant Company Secretary and Company Secretarial Assistant to ensure delivery of essential FTSE 100 secretariat tasks. Whilst you’ll be responsible for the international subsidiary governance of John Crane and Detection (the two largest divisions within the Smiths Group), you’ll be joining a team of experts who are focused on adding real value to every aspect of our operations. You will be involved in, and exposure to, exciting projects including listed company compliance and the chance to forge collaborative relationships across the organisation. You will also have a great opportunity to advance within a global FTSE 100 company where career development is written into our DNA. So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your Company Secretarial career then we might just have the perfect opportunity for you! What You Bring to the Table: Expertise Growth: Your expertise in international subsidiary governance will set you up for success. Governance Mastery: From AGM planning in Europe to facilitating a liquidation in Asia, to an acquisition in the Americas, your role is pivotal to the business reaching its targets. Strategic Collaboration: Building robust advisory relationships with senior stakeholders to champion governance across the business. Duties Responsibilities Overseeing the completion of the statutory processes for the John Crane and Detection divisions’ including accounts approvals, and AGM facilitation as well as supporting them in preparation for upcoming ESG regulation reporting requirements. Facilitating business-change projects such as liquidations and dividend payments. Managing the relationship with the global subsidiary outsource partner for John Crane and Detection. Developing and maintaining a strong advisory relationship with the divisions to support the Group Company Secretarial function. Supporting with the preparation of the Governance Report and other disclosures in the Annual Report. Ensuring compliance with obligations under the Companies Act, and the Listing, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules including completing statutory filings as necessary. Recommending and driving change within the team by keeping up to date with relevant legal, governance and regulatory developments and seeking continuous improvement. Diversity Inclusion We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity The Individual Qualified Company Secretary/Governance Professional. Experience with UK and international subsidiary governance. Strong awareness of the UK Companies Act, Corporate Governance Code, and general governance principles that can be applied internationally. Excellent attention to detail, organised, proactive and flexible to the needs of the business. Ability to collaborate with other key departments and build strong working relationships. Knowledge of subsidiary database (Blueprint, GEMS or other entity management tool). About Smiths At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. About Smiths Group Smiths Group has been pioneering progress in technology and engineering for more than 170 years. Our products and services touch the lives of millions of people every day through our leading positions in critical markets including general industry, safety and security, energy and aerospace. Our four divisions have distinctive capabilities and operate in 50 countries, together employing more than 14,500 talented colleagues. Our operational colleagues are supported by specialised corporate functional teams based all around the world and at Smiths London CHQ. Our functional teams, including strategy, finance, IT, HR, legal, tax, operational excellence, communications and corporate affairs, work together and with our divisions and regions to support Smiths exciting growth agenda. Joining one of our functional teams brings the opportunity to learn from great people, build skills, and forge a diverse and interesting global career while contributing to the success of an innovative and accelerating company. For more information on Smiths please visit www.smiths.com.