Deputy Company Secretary - 10 month FTC at Marks & Spencer

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate governance, Company secretarial, UK listing rules, Companies Act 2006, DTRs, MAR, UK Corporate Governance Code, Board support, Regulatory disclosures, Shareholder services, Equity administration, Team leadership, Budget management, Microsoft Office, Board Intelligence, Companies House e-filings

Industry

Retail

Description

Summary We’re looking for an experienced Interim Deputy Company Secretary to join our Corporate Governance team on a 10‑month fixed‑term contract from mid‑July to mid‑May, covering maternity leave. This is a high‑profile role supporting the governance of a FTSE 100 organisation with a complex UK and international group structure. To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected. What you’ll do Your key accountabilities will include: * Lead the Company Secretariat function, ensuring M&S complies with all relevant UK listing, disclosure and governance requirements as a FTSE 100 company. * Deputise for the General Counsel & Company Secretary, supporting effective operation of the Board and Committees, including delivery of Board papers, governance advice and regulatory disclosures. * Own delivery of the Governance section of the Annual Report and AGM documentation, acting as a key contributor to the Annual Report & Accounts project. * Manage shareholder services and equity administration, working closely with Equiniti on dividends, share plans, shareholder communications and regulatory processes. * Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing Company Secretariat team, overseeing day‑to‑day delivery, governance projects and departmental budget management. Who you are Your skills and experience will include: * Fully qualified Chartered Company Secretary with 8+ years’ PQE gained in a UK listed plc environment. * Strong technical expertise across UK company law and governance, including the Companies Act 2006, UK Listing Rules, DTRs, MAR and the UK Corporate Governance Code. * Proven experience working confidently with Boards and senior executives, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and sound professional judgement. * Highly organised and detail‑driven, with strong planning and prioritisation skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. * Experienced people leader with strong systems capability, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Board Intelligence (or equivalent), and Companies House e‑filings, RNS Submit and the National Storage Mechanism. What’s in it for you? Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing. Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding: * 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation * Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more * Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours * Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future * Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one * Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal * Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave * 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services * One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you Everyone’s welcome We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen. We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CP2

Responsibilities

Lead the Company Secretariat function to ensure compliance with UK listing and governance requirements for a FTSE 100 organization. Deputise for the General Counsel & Company Secretary while managing shareholder services and developing the secretariat team.