Company Secretarial Assistant

Company Secretarial Assistant

Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water…and people, are wonderful.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career in Company Secretariat, Severn Trent is the place to be.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Are you a highly organised, detail-driven professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work supports strong governance and decision-making at the highest levels?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Company Secretariat team as a Company Secretarial Assistant, where you’ll play a key role in supporting the governance framework of a FTSE100 company.

As our Company Secretariat Assistant, you’ll provide vital support across a wide range of company secretarial and governance activities. From coordinating Board and Committee meetings to supporting Non-Executive Directors and maintaining statutory records, your work will help ensure we meet our legal, regulatory, and best practice obligations.

You’ll report directly to the Senior Assistant Company Secretary and work closely with internal and external stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Further responsibilities include:

Support Non-Executive Directors with travel, accommodation, and expenses.

Assist with governance documentation, statutory filings, and stock exchange announcements.

Maintain accurate statutory records using our entity management software.

Support onboarding and induction for new Board members.

• Collaborate with teams across the business including Legal, Finance, Risk, and Communications.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’re seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented individual who brings:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships.

A positive, can-do attitude and the flexibility to adapt to changing needs.

Prior experience in an administrative or office-based role (e.g. PA/EA, legal assistant, project coordinator).

• A genuine interest in governance and a desire to grow in a professional, high-performing team.

No prior company secretarial experience is required—we’ll provide the training and support you need to thrive.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)

Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)

Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)

Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate

Dedicated training and development with our Academy

Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

Family friendly policies

• Two paid volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

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