Assistant Company Secretary (Interim) at Balfour Beatty Plc in London, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

report drafting

agm management

dividend payments

insider tracking

accounts filing

compliance

Sets high standards on all areas of work output.
Drafting and oversight responsibility for the governance section of the annual report, including all committee and board disclosures.
Lead on transactional board meetings, including those of the Finance and General Purposes Committee and group subsidiary boards.
Support relationship with Registrar and setting a shareholder strategy.
AGM management, including drafting of AGM and class meeting scripts, tracking proxy voting, Q&A preparation, briefing packs, Companies House and National Storage Mechanism documents for filing, AGM minutes, RIS announcements and general meeting logistics.
Support on review and amendment of investor body information data reports.
Manage and oversee payment of plc dividends.
Contribute to drafting of notice of meeting and other ancillary annual report and accounts documents.
Lead on various transactions including refinancing, intragroup dividend payments, capital injections and other group entity simplification activities.
Support with management of discretionary share plans and SIP arrangements.
Support relationship with Employee Benefit Trust, including making relevant notifications.
Review of all processes and procedures to align with current market practice.
Responsible for ensuring compliance for 150+ UK and overseas subsidiaries.
Develop and maintain schedule of directors’ interests.
Research trends and best practice.
Ensure Group adherence to MAR, through management of Inside Information, control of Permanent, Restricted, Seasonal and Insider Lists through InsiderTrack, control of Share Dealing requests and Closed Period notifications.
Oversee statutory accounts filing process.
Develop the Group subsidiary governance manual and provide subsidiary directors with training on their duties.
Drafting and oversight of regulatory announcements.
Support on shareholder / ADR actions and queries.
Oversee filing of annual tax returns.
Support on investor consultations.
Advise colleagues on compliance obligations and support them in complying with the relevant rules.

Requirements

corporate governance

detail oriented

icsa qualification

degree

deadline driven

under pressure

Awareness of developments in Corporate Governance and support in implementing processes to ensure compliance.
Close attention to detail.
Degree or Professional ICSA Qualification.
Strong adherence to timelines and deadlines.
Able to work under pressure.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1909

Year Founded

The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.

£10 billion

Annual Revenues

The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.

FTSE 250

Stock Exchange Ranking

The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.

It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

Culture + Values

They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
They prioritize personal safety above all else.
They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
They foster a culture of positive communication.
They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
They encourage growth and development continuously.
They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
They value every individual and their contributions.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2045 & 2050

Emissions Reduction Targets

Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.

50% Emissions Cut by 2030

Carbon Reduction Goal

Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.

40% Waste Reduction

UK Waste Intensity Target

Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.

£3B Social Value by 2025

Community Investment Goal

Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.

Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle

Inclusion & Diversity

60% by 2030

Minority Ethnic & Black Representation

Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.

50% by 2030

Female Colleagues

Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.

Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn

Articles

Careers – Job Search

Media Contacts

Fraud Warning (Recruitment Fraud)

Accessibility Statement

Role

Description

report drafting

agm management

dividend payments

insider tracking

accounts filing

compliance

Sets high standards on all areas of work output.
Drafting and oversight responsibility for the governance section of the annual report, including all committee and board disclosures.
Lead on transactional board meetings, including those of the Finance and General Purposes Committee and group subsidiary boards.
Support relationship with Registrar and setting a shareholder strategy.
AGM management, including drafting of AGM and class meeting scripts, tracking proxy voting, Q&A preparation, briefing packs, Companies House and National Storage Mechanism documents for filing, AGM minutes, RIS announcements and general meeting logistics.
Support on review and amendment of investor body information data reports.
Manage and oversee payment of plc dividends.
Contribute to drafting of notice of meeting and other ancillary annual report and accounts documents.
Lead on various transactions including refinancing, intragroup dividend payments, capital injections and other group entity simplification activities.
Support with management of discretionary share plans and SIP arrangements.
Support relationship with Employee Benefit Trust, including making relevant notifications.
Review of all processes and procedures to align with current market practice.
Responsible for ensuring compliance for 150+ UK and overseas subsidiaries.
Develop and maintain schedule of directors’ interests.
Research trends and best practice.
Ensure Group adherence to MAR, through management of Inside Information, control of Permanent, Restricted, Seasonal and Insider Lists through InsiderTrack, control of Share Dealing requests and Closed Period notifications.
Oversee statutory accounts filing process.
Develop the Group subsidiary governance manual and provide subsidiary directors with training on their duties.
Drafting and oversight of regulatory announcements.
Support on shareholder / ADR actions and queries.
Oversee filing of annual tax returns.
Support on investor consultations.
Advise colleagues on compliance obligations and support them in complying with the relevant rules.

Requirements

corporate governance

detail oriented

icsa qualification

degree

deadline driven

under pressure

Awareness of developments in Corporate Governance and support in implementing processes to ensure compliance.
Close attention to detail.
Degree or Professional ICSA Qualification.
Strong adherence to timelines and deadlines.
Able to work under pressure.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1909

Year Founded

The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.

£10 billion

Annual Revenues

The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.

FTSE 250

Stock Exchange Ranking

The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.

It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

Culture + Values

They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
They prioritize personal safety above all else.
They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
They foster a culture of positive communication.
They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
They encourage growth and development continuously.
They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
They value every individual and their contributions.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2045 & 2050

Emissions Reduction Targets

Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.

50% Emissions Cut by 2030

Carbon Reduction Goal

Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.

40% Waste Reduction

UK Waste Intensity Target

Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.

£3B Social Value by 2025

Community Investment Goal

Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.

Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle

Inclusion & Diversity

60% by 2030

Minority Ethnic & Black Representation

Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.

50% by 2030

Female Colleagues

Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.

Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn

Articles

Careers – Job Search

Media Contacts

Fraud Warning (Recruitment Fraud)

Accessibility Statement