UKAEA - UKIFS is leading the drive to put fusion energy on the grid, to give the world a new form of long-term, sustainable low-carbon electricity. At their sites at Culham, Oxfordshire and Rotherham, South Yorkshire, they have a rapidly growing workforce to fulfil their expanding programme of research, focused on delivering the UK's first fusion prototype power plant by 2040.
Company Secretary for UKIFS
Location: Culham OX14 3DB Part time 2 days per week (15 hours total) On site presence
Responsibilities:
Manage statutory filings, maintain company records, and ensure adherence to statutory obligations, including Companies Act requirements.
Provide professional support to the Board of Directors, including preparing minutes, resolutions, and board packs, and facilitating board induction and training.
Organize board meetings, and sub committees of the board meetings to ensure accurate recording of minutes and timely dissemination to board members.
Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory and regulatory filings.
Maintain and update company records, registers, and statutory documentation in accordance with legal requirements.
Manage the company's official books and records.
Stay abreast of changes in legislation and legal trends to ensure proactive legal compliance
Collaborate with senior management in the development and review of corporate policies and procedures.
Provide training to board members and staff on governance, compliance, and ethical considerations.
Provide advice on Freedom of Information requests
Experience and Qualifications required:
Degree level or equivalent experience
[Company secretary qualification]
Qualified lawyer
Knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement regulations, UK public sector law, Companies Act.
Understanding of public sector governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Track record of deploying strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide strategic legal advice.
Required:
Extensive expertise in a broad spread of legal areas to cover IP, employment, JVs and other partnering or collaboration models, procurement, corporate governance and finance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Track record of dealing with complex matters with multiple stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and collaboration skills.
Creative problem solver with a demonstrated ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiencesBeneifical
Experience of working with new organisations and making them thrive, with an ability to work in an adaptable and agile manner.
Excellent leadership skills along with an inclusive, collaborative, hardworking style where team members are empowered to deliver results.
Location: Culham OX14 3DB Part time 2 days per week (15 hours total) On site presence
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