Company Secretary

Vattenfall

Jul 30

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Edinburgh

Requirements

- A bachelor degree (or similar) in UK law, compliance, corporate governance or similar
- Fluent in English both written en verbal
- At least 5 years work experience in a large international corporation in the corporate governance or compliance area
- A strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and relevant laws in the UK
- Knowledge/awareness of unbundling topics and competition law
- Ability to deal with urgent topics
- You like to pay attention to details without losing the bigger picture
- Experience with stakeholder management and strong networker
- Able to clearly communicate and engage stakeholders (verbal and written)
- Good coordination and administrative skills
- Communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
- Cooperative & pro-active team player

Responsibilities

Company Secretary
Ensure governance of legal entity reporting and monitoring
Board support; acting as a bridge between the board of directors, shareholders, and management team
Advising the board of directors and helping to develop corporate governance policies and procedures and thereby supporting the company in complying with legal and regulatory requirements and following best practice. Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, managing shareholder relations, proper delegation and overseeing corporate actions
Rules governing shareholders; managing corporate governance matters
Ensuring the company complies with legal and regulatory requirements and follows best practice, by advising the board on their responsibilities, and helping to develop corporate governance policies and procedures
Guiding the chair and board on their responsibilities under the rules and regulations to which they are subject and on how those responsibilities should be discharged
Supporting the chair in ensuring the board functions efficiently and effectively
Ensuring good information flows within the board and its committees and between senior management and non-executive directors, as well as facilitating induction and assisting with professional development as required
Develop and implement processes to support good corporate governance
Monitoring directors' interests and conflicts of interest
Developing and overseeing the corporate governance systems to ensure that the company complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements
Overseeing the day-to-day administration of the company, and supporting the Legal Governance Specialist with tasks including, but not limited to maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries, organising board meetings and AGMs, preparing agendas and taking minutes, POAs
Compliance procedures on a country level to identify legal/Vattenfall Management System requirements and monitor compliance
Ensuring compliance of our legal entities to laws and regulations in the UK, certifying that companies comply with relevant laws, regulations, and corporate policies
Monitor changes in legislation, updating the board and management teams on any legal developments that may impact the company
Ensure legal entity management is in line with the UK Corporate Governance Code where applicable
Ensuring compliance to internal regulations of our UK employees
Promoting ethical practices within the company, to facilitate compliance with codes of conduct and anti-corruption policies

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Company Secretary position at Vattenfall Wind Power Ltd?

The primary purpose of the Company Secretary position is to ensure corporate compliance of Vattenfall's UK legal entities to internal and external requirements, while providing processes and support for smooth operation, compliance, and decision-making within these entities.

What are the main tasks and responsibilities of the Company Secretary?

The main tasks and responsibilities of the Company Secretary include governance of legal entity reporting, supporting the board of directors, advising on corporate governance policies, managing shareholder relations, overseeing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and ensuring effective communication and information flow within the board and management.

What qualifications are required for the Company Secretary role?

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (or similar) in UK law, compliance, corporate governance, or a related field, at least 5 years of work experience in corporate governance or compliance within a large international corporation, and a strong understanding of relevant UK laws and regulatory requirements.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills for the Company Secretary position include strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage urgent topics effectively, stakeholder management abilities, coordination and administrative skills, and being a proactive team player.

Where is the Company Secretary position located?

The Company Secretary position is located in London, Edinburgh, or Hexham, and it requires regular business trips.

What kind of work environment can one expect at Vattenfall?

Vattenfall offers a challenging and international work environment, with opportunities to work in interdisciplinary teams alongside committed colleagues, and a focus on personal and professional development.

How can interested candidates apply for the Company Secretary position?

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their application, including a CV and cover letter, through the application button on the Vattenfall website. It is important not to send applications through any other means.

Who can candidates contact for more information about the position?

Candidates can contact Cecilia Monö, Head of Legal Governance in BA Wind, at cecilia.monoe@vattenfall.com for more information about the position.

What commitment does Vattenfall have towards diversity in the workplace?

Vattenfall is committed to promoting diversity and ensuring that all employees have equal opportunities and rights, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, gender identity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, contributing to a more profitable and attractive company.

Vattenfall

We power climate smarter living. Our goal is to enable fossil-free living within one generation.

Energy

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1909

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company, which for more than 100 years has electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernised our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. That's why we are driving the transition to a sustainable energy system through initiatives in renewable production and climate smart energy solutions for our customers. We employ approximately 20,000 people and have operations mainly in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and the UK. Vattenfall is owned by the Swedish state.