Company Secretarial Assistant - #188400

Job title: COMPANY SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT

Location: London, UK

Job reference #: 33299

Contract type: 1-year fixed-term contract

Language requirements: Fluent in English

At Eni, we are looking for a Company Secretarial Assistant to join Eni UK Ltd in London. The role is responsible for the provision of comprehensive company secretarial services to the Eni UK Business Unit and the wider Eni Group, operating under the supervision of the Head of Corporate Affairs. The position supports effective corporate governance and regulatory compliance, oversees company secretarial and statutory matters, contributes to corporate restructuring activities, and delivers project-based support across a range of corporate and governance initiatives.

About Eni UK Limited

Eni UK Limited, a member of the Eni S.p.A. group, is responsible for the decommissioning of onshore and offshore assets in the United Kingdom. Eni UK Limited is leading two important decommissioning projects in Liverpool Bay and the Southern North Sea (Hewett field). Through decommissioning assets and leveraging its comprehensive knowledge, the company is supporting the UK’s targets to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, ensuring that infrastructure can be repurposed for future CO2 transport and storage. By joining Eni UK Limited, employees become part of a pioneering effort in the decommissioning of assets, contributing to shaping the future of the assets while benefiting from a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Company Secretarial Services – Support in the provision of core company secretarial services to UK‑incorporated and/or UK‑managed companies of the Eni Group, including preparation of board and shareholder documentation, minutes of meetings, attendance at meetings as required, and matters relating to statutory accounts.
• Corporate Governance and Compliance – Support in the provision of corporate governance and compliance services for UK‑incorporated and/or UK‑managed companies of the Eni Group, including maintenance of statutory records and books, corporate filings, and maintenance of internal and external databases.
• Corporate Restructuring – Provide general company secretarial support in relation to the corporate restructuring activities of the Eni UK Business Unit and the wider Eni Group, including liquidations, strike‑offs, capital restructuring and corporate reorganisations.
• Project Work – Provide general assistance to the Head of Corporate Affairs and the Legal Manager on ad‑hoc projects for the Eni UK Business Unit and the wider Eni Group, as they arise from time to time, including work related to corporate acquisitions, review of constitutional documents, dissentients’ registers and payments into court.
• Ensure adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures and standards.
• Fully comply with the Eni Code of Ethics and Law 231 principles.

Skills And Experience Required

• Strong academic record (degree preferred; legal degree desirable).
• Previous experience in a similar company secretarial role, ideally within an international environment.
• Part‑qualified or fully qualified ICSA/CGI, or similar/equivalent qualification is desired.
• Understanding of complex corporate organisations and structures.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of company secretarial software (e.g. Diligent).
• Ability to manage projects and prioritise workload effectively.
• Willingness to explore the use of AI and its benefits for the team and the Company.
• Effective communicator at all levels, with strong accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively, with a positive and proactive approach to managing challenging projects.
• Commercially aware, highly motivated, adaptable and willing to learn.

How To Apply

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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