• Communicating with the company shareholders.
• Maintaining the statutory registers.
• Preparing and issuing the notice board and general meetings.
• Making sure that the decisions taken by the board are communicated properly and complied with.
• Keeping safe custody of the company seal.
• guide the chairman and the board to ensure they are operating in accordance with rules and regulations
• support the chairman in ensuring the board functions efficiently and effectively
• facilitate good communication between the board, committees, senior management and non-executive directors, and shareholders
• take responsibility for the administration of the company, for example: maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries, and shareholders with all their past and present shareholdings, organising board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs), preparing agendas and taking minutes
• file necessary documents with Companies House, such as annual tax returns and audit reports
• inform Companies House of any significant changes to the company’s share capital, administration or registered address
• monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action
• liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors
• develop and oversee the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements
• pay dividends and manage share option schemes and take a role in share issues, mergers and takeovers.
Depending on the organisation you work for, you may also need to:
• take responsibility for the HR and health and safety of employees and manage matters related to insurance and property
• monitor the administration of the company's pension scheme.