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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Deputy Company Secretary offering hybrid working based onsite in Central London with travel across other Amey offices.

HOURS OF WORK:  Monday to Friday, 37.5 Hours per week

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Group Legal function reporting to and working closely with the Corporate Services Director. Deliver high-quality company secretarial and governance across the Amey group, ensuring effective administration of boards and committees, maintenance and integrity of corporate records and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

The role combines technical governance expertise, strong drafting capability and effective stakeholder co-ordination to support business activities, corporate transactions and audit processes and contributes to the continuous improvement of governance processes, including through the effective use of technology and digital tools.

What you will do:

• Ensuring that Amey group governance is complied with across the various jurisdictions in which Amey operates supporting compliance with legal, regulatory and internal governance standards.
• Delivering board and committee governance support, including preparation of agendas and papers for meetings, minute taking and tracking of post meeting actions across subsidiary, joint venture and committee structures.
• Maintaining corporate records and statutory registers on the Diligent database and ensuring accurate and timely statutory filings at Companies House in line with regulatory requirements
• Supporting corporate transactions, including restructurings, financing arrangements and company changes, ensuring governance requirements are appropriately delivered
• Providing timely responses to corporate information requests (including KYC) and supporting stakeholders on the practical application of company law and internal governance requirements, escalating where appropriate.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of corporate governance processes and controls, including demonstrating a keen interest in emerging technologies and AI, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and insight within governance activities.

What you will bring:

• Operates with integrity, discretion and accountability in handling confidential board-level information
• Produces clear, concise and high-quality governance documentation
• Structured and organised, able to manage multiple priorities
• Applies governance requirements pragmatically to support business delivery while maintaining compliance
• Effective collaborator across legal, finance and operational teams
• Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders and advisers
• Adaptable to evolving governance and regulatory demands
• Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to records and compliance
• Demonstrates curiosity and openness to new ways of working, including exploring the use of technology and AI to enhance governance processes
• Committed to continuous professional development
• Strong practical knowledge of company law and governance principles
• Experience in company secretarial or governance support within a group structure
• Experience supporting boards and/or committees
• Experience in developing, improving and supporting governance processes and systems, including digital or system-based improvements
• Exposure to corporate transactions or restructuring activity
• Experience managing corporate records and governance documentation
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to interpret and apply governance requirements pragmatically
• Professional communication skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder co-ordination and relationship management ability
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrates interest in, and ability to leverage, technology and digital tools (including AI) to improve governance processes and outputs
• Chartered Governance Institute or comparable qualification
• Proficient at Microsoft packages and other IT software packages
• Good knowledge of the Companies Act, corporate governance best practice

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions, Car and Bonus
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

Who we are 
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems. 

What we do 
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets. 

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible

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