Role Information
Here at Sciensus a new opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Company Secretary to join us on a 12 month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.
This is a hybrid working role, coming into the office 2 days a week and will be based from our Paddington office.
Essentially, will be supporting the Company Secretary in the effective and efficient provision of secretariat services, and corporate governance, with exposure to all parts of the business working directly with our company and investor boards to ensure the smooth running of the Company Secretary function.
This all sounds great - What key skills do I need to apply:
Experience of working in a Group Legal Department
Experience of working in an organisation with large group structures and European subsidiaries
Knowledge of working practices of NHS and pharmaceutical companies
Ideally Degree in Business, Administration, Law, Management or similar discipline
Knowledge of company law and practice applicable to the company secretariat function
Experience Of Working In a Company Secretarial Function
Experienced of taking minutes at board level and preparing and distributing board papers and actions.
Highly developed verbal and written communication abilities
Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
Ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions with sound judgement
Proven ability to multi-task to deliver in a dynamic environment
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Who we are?
Sciensus is a leading European life sciences organisation with over 30 years of experience, helping over 240,000 patients a year gain access to beneficial treatments and life-changing medicines. We empower patients with digital tools like the Sciensus Intouch app, to take control of their treatments, report on symptoms and quality of life, and access support through their care journey. We blend this with personalised support services from our team of over 700 licensed clinical staff. Whether we’re delivering cancer treatment in someone’s home or showing patients how to self-administer medicines, the human-touch care we provide helps patients make the most of their treatment.
What do we offer our people?
We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do. Additional to a competitive salary, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Yearly pay reviews
- Contribution based pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee benefits platform (retailer discounts and much more)
- Private medical (after qualifying period)
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Annual company event
- In the Burton Upon Trent office we have an onsite gym, canteen, prayer room, and quiet room
Optional:
Car allowance
Overtime
Professional fees reimbursed
Our Values
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we have also successfully gained the National Equality Standard (NES is the UK’s leading Equity, Diversity and Inclusion standard which was developed by the UK Government and the CBI). We are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We welcome applications from all and we select candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Please talk to us during the application process to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.
We are committed to achieving Net Zero and reducing our ecological footprint. We are constantly working on new initiatives, some of our more recent ones include working towards Level 2 in the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit and replacing many of our vans with lower CO2 emission models. For information on other projects and our wider approach to sustainability please visit our corporate website.
