Barden has been exclusively engaged by a leading Irish semi-state infrastructures and utilities organisation is seeking to appoint a Company Secretary.
The position can be based either out of the Dublin or the Cork offices. The organisation’s hybrid working policy is 2 days per week onsite.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this is a senior role with responsibility for leading the company secretariat function and supporting the effective operation of the Board, Committees and subsidiary entities. The successful individual will play a key role in Board governance, statutory compliance, stakeholder engagement and advising senior leadership on company law and governance matters.
Full job spec is available.
THE PERSON
- 10+ years’ experience in a senior company secretarial or governance role in Ireland, with strong knowledge of corporate governance, board support and statutory obligations.
- Demonstrable experience operating at board level and the ability to confidently interact with and influence senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience within a regulated, utility, infrastructures or semi-state environment would be highly advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and the UK Corporate Governance Code is also a significant advantage.