Job Description :
Job title: Company Secretarial Assistant, PLC, GB & Ireland
Location: London
Reports to: Head of Company Secretariat
Department: Legal / CoSec
Purpose of the role: Company secretarial and governance support to Diageo plc and its UK and Irish subsidiaries
Key Accountabilities:
Provide day-to-day company secretarial and governance services to the group’s UK and Irish subsidiary companies, including in supporting with regard to PLC matters
Managing subsidiary board meeting process from end-to-end, including scheduling meetings, coordinating board pre-read, attending and minuting meetings, drawing up action plans
Monitoring and dealing with signing requests, including arranging for hard and soft copy signings, coordinating with notaries, maintaining records of signings, managing physical mail and post, and assisting with treasury and KYC requests
Maintaining public registry filings, including CRO / Companies House requirements, data protection registrations and RBO compliance, as well as maintaining internal records (e.g. GMD, Blueprint / statutory records)
Providing assistance as required with corporate projects (e.g. reductions of capital, liquidations, disposals and acquisitions), financial statement approvals and year end processes
Ensure delivery of cost-effective delivery of services in context of business objectives and current risk environment; liaising with outsourced registrar and other external advisors listing in a proactive and collaborative manner; seeking to eliminate unnecessary costs by optimising use of technology, artificial intelligence, internal and external resources
Supporting compliance with PLC’s UK and US regulatory obligations, including routine filings and registrations (e.g., Companies House, FCA, SEC and ICO), announcements (e.g., TVR, PDMR dealing, Form 6-K), closed period / insider lists, and other obligations (e.g., MAR, DTRs, FPI obligations)
Key Competenices:
Governance Experience: In-house experience in governance role. Good understanding of practical application of corporate governance frameworks, and working experience of secretarial tasks, entity management and compliance with applicable law and regulations.
Professional and Interpersonal Skills: Strong technical and analytical, drafting and negotiating skills, good pragmatic approach; Strong collaborative and team player skills, practical risk management, proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, develop and maintain good process and to prioritise workload; Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
Management Capabilities: Excellent professionalism, commitment and integrity; Passion for and experience of inspiring and leading people; Confident in and sensitive to different styles
Qualifications/Experience
Degree level or higher qualification, and preferably either fully or partially qualified governance professional, chartered secretary or lawyer in relevant jurisdiction. In-house experience in governance role.
Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
1HQAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-09-16Skills Required
- Degree-level or higher qualification
- In-house experience in a governance role
- Experience with company secretarial tasks, entity management, and applicable legal and regulatory compliance
- Strong technical, analytical, drafting, negotiating, communication, collaboration, prioritization, and risk-management skills
- Professionalism, commitment, integrity, and ability to inspire or lead people
- Fully or partially qualified governance professional, chartered secretary, or lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction
Diageo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Diageo and has not been reviewed or approved by Diageo.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and often described as top-tier, particularly in manufacturing and salaried roles, with many indicating they feel fairly compensated. Compensation is frequently cited as a strong reason to join and stay despite pressures in some parts of the business.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is widely recognized as a flagship offering, equalized across parents and inclusive of adoption and surrogacy, with benefits and bonuses maintained during leave. This family-friendly approach is highlighted as industry-leading and a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — Pension schemes are described as generous, with notable employer contributions enhancing long‑term financial security. In key markets such as the UK and U.S., offerings like pensions and 401(k) plans are presented as core components of total rewards.
Diageo Insights
What We Do
Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry. With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names to exciting new entrants, and global giants to local legends, we're building the very best brands out there, and with over 30,000 talented people based in over 135 countries, we're a truly global company. With such diversity, we're able to truly represent our broad consumer base and think differently about the future. To maintain our position as leaders in the alcoholic beverage market, we always invest in the future and are mindful of the impact we have. Because just like the legends of our past, we're here to raise the bar – for people as well as the planet
