We’re a leading online reviews platform, free and open to all. Our mission is to be a universal symbol of trust. We are well on our way — but there’s still an exciting journey ahead of us. Do you want to join us at the heart of trust?

We are coming up to our 3-year anniversary as a listed company on the London Stock Exchange main market and are looking to hire an exceptional individual to lead our Co Sec function. This role sits within our Finance team, at an exciting stage in our journey, as we continue to grow and scale the business. This is an exciting opportunity to drive real transformational changes as we continue to put trust & transparency at the heart of everything we do. 

In your role you will:

• Continue to develop and improve our corporate governance framework to ensure compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Listing Rules, MAR and the Companies Act 2006.
• Oversee the annual Board and Committee meetings cycle and maintain the Company Secretarial calendar.
• Manage the administration of all Board and committee meetings and the preparation of all necessary documents, including agendas and Board and committee reports.
• Manage all related governance requirements for the Board and its committees, including Board and committee evaluations, non-executive director inductions, terms of reference, conflicts of interest and year-end governance reviews.
• Attend and minute all Board and Committee meetings.
• Organise and manage the AGM and the preparation of all AGM related documentation, such as the Notice of AGM and ancillary documentation, including managing responses to proxy voting agency reports, and drafting the Chair’s script and guidance. 
• Manage all post-AGM responsibilities such as announcements, resolutions and AGM minutes.
• Maintain our statutory registers and manage our corporate entities.
• Advise the Board and internal stakeholders on corporate governance, company secretarial matters and listing requirements.
• Draft the full governance report and managing the preparation of our annual report.
• Prepare and publish RNS announcements, including PDMR notifications, TVRs, trading updates and other financial announcements.
• File all relevant statutory documents at Companies House.
• Liaise with our Registrar to maintain our share register and deal with any shareholder enquires.
• Handle due diligence and KYC requirements of third parties.
• Deliver training and advocate industry best practice to develop a corporate governance culture of the highest standard.

We are looking for people with:

• CGI qualified with strong company secretarial experience in a FTSE 350 company or at a leading law firm working with listed clients.
• An extensive knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code, Listing Rules, MAR and the Companies Act 2006.
• Experience of writing Board reports and taking Board minutes.
• A fun, dynamic and positive personality, who remains calm under pressure. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work and build relationships across all levels/functions of a global company, including the Board and Executive Leadership.
• Confident to exercise judgement and work with limited day-to-day oversight.
• A hands-on approach, who is comfortable working independently or within a small focused team.
• Exceptional analytical skills.

We offer:

• A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you
• Competitive compensation package + bonus
• 28 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community
• Rich learning and development opportunities supported through the Trustpilot Academy, LinkedIn Learning and Blinkist
• Pension and life insurance
• Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7, Employee Assistance Plan
• Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health
• Paid parental leave
• Season ticket loan and a cycle to work scheme
• Central office location complete with table tennis, a gaming corner, coffee bars and all the snacks and refreshments you can ask for
• Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, ERG activities and team socials.
• Free breakfast and lunch in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays along with extra treats throughout the month — think ice cream carts, chocolate fountains and cocktail/mocktail bars, to name a few
• Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness, cinema discounts and more.
• Independent financial advice and free standard professional mortgage broker advice

 

Still not sure?

We are Open to All, which means we want everyone to feel like they can see themselves at Trustpilot. We're keen to hear about your experiences as well as how you can help to create a fantastic culture for our amazing Trusties. So, don't worry if you're looking at this job description and feel like you don't meet all the requirements, we'd still really like to hear from you!

 

 

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About Trustpilot

At Trustpilot, we’re passionate about our mission to offer a free and open to all review platform, built on collaboration. For consumers, we’re a place to connect with and influence businesses. For companies, we’re a platform for progress; a way to improve and innovate by engaging and collaborating with consumers. 

We’re driven by connection. It’s at the heart of what we do. Our culture keeps things fresh –– it’s built on the relationships we create. We talk, we laugh, we collaborate and we respect each other. We work across borders and cultures to be a tangible symbol of trust in an ever-changing world. With vibrant office locations all around the world and over 50 nationalities, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace with diverse perspectives and ideas. 

Our purpose is a tall order, but we keep it real. We’re a great bunch of humans, doing awesome stuff, without fuss or pretense. 

A successful Trustpilot future is driven by you –– we give you the autonomy to shape a career you can be proud of. If you’re ready to grow, let’s go. 

Join us at the heart of trust.

Trustpilot is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive and where different viewpoints and experiences  are valued and respected. Trustpilot will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, age, parental or veteran status. Together, we are the heart of trust.

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