About

• The role
• At NEXT,we’re looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join our Group Finance team at our Head Office.
• This is a significant opportunity to provide high-quality company secretarial services in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts our corporate governance. You will be joining a collaborative team with a positive, "can-do" attitude—a group of people who are always ready to roll their sleeves up to ensure the job is done to the highest standard.
• The role carries a high degree of responsibility and independence, involving regular contact with senior management and external advisors. You’ll be a key part of the team ensuring that as we grow, we remain compliant, transparent, and grounded in our values.
• What you’ll take on
• Global Entity Management: Take ownership of the statutory registers for our global subsidiary entities, providing essential support for joint ventures and investments.
• Corporate Governance: Act as a primary point of contact for directors and senior management, providing advice on statutory matters and ensuring we meet all regulatory requirements.
• Reporting & AGM Coordination: Play a central role in drafting the Annual Report and Notice of AGM. You’ll work closely with the Deputy Company Secretary to manage the logistics and compliance of the Company’s AGM.
• Share Scheme Administration: Support the management of our various employee share plans, including ShareSave and LTIP, in partnership with our Share Schemes Manager.
• Market Compliance: Ensure we remain fully compliant with the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and maintain accurate insider and project lists.
• Dividend Management: Oversee the company secretarial aspects of dividend payments, ensuring all legal and administrative steps are handled with precision.
• What you'll bring
• We are looking for a Chartered Governance Professional who thrives on responsibility and communicates with clarity and belief. While you don't need to be an expert in every single area immediately, we value a mindset that is ready to learn and evolve.
• Professional Background: You are a UK chartered secretary with broad experience gained within a premium listed company.
• Technical Knowledge: You have a solid understanding of share schemes, subsidiary compliance, and working with authorities like Companies House and the FCA.
• Communication: You have first-class report writing skills and the confidence to deal with stakeholders at all levels, including PLC Board Directors.
• Attention to Detail: You take pride in producing high-quality, concise analyses and maintaining accurate records in a busy environment.
• #LI-DC1

• You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

• Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

• We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.