Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity 

To support the Company Secretary in all aspects of statutory reporting for group subsidiaries, share schemes administration, AGM preparation and the provision of ad hoc support.

Role Responsibility

The Challenge

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Maintenance of statutory records, including registers of members, registers of directors’ interests, board minutes, etc.
• Assist in the maintenance of subsidiaries in other jurisdictions.
• Keeping up to date with developments in relevant legislation and regulations, and ensuring the organisation remains compliant.
• Assisting with the maintenance of PLC website, and other internet platforms.
• Assistance in maintaining the various company share option schemes.
• Assistance with PLC year end requirements, including the report and accounts and Annual General Meeting.
• Ensuring the Company remains up to date in respect of its Companies House filings and overseas equivalents.
• Assistance with organising CSR activities, and assisting with the Group’s CSR Committee and communications
• Assisting with the management of Trademarks registration and associated requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

About You

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

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• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage own workload, meet deadlines and remain focussed with long term deliverables
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders internal and external to Dechra
• Must have a flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Must possess a high degree of common sense, tact, discretion and diplomacy
• ICSA part qualified/qualified or Graduate in law, accountancy or business qualification
• Setting up and maintaining electronic filing systems
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (inc. Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)

About the Company

About Your Application

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC