Senior Assistant Company Secretary
I am partnering with a leading global insurance organisation to appoint a Senior Assistant Company Secretary on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Reporting to the Deputy Company Secretary, UK & Europe, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality governance and company secretarial services across a portfolio of legal entities operating throughout the UK, Europe and MENA regions. Working closely with Board members, senior executives and key stakeholders, you will help ensure robust governance practices and support effective decision-making across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced company secretarial professional looking to broaden their exposure within a complex, international and highly regulated environment.
What's the Opportunity?
As Senior Assistant Company Secretary, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of Board and Committee meetings, providing end-to-end secretariat support.
- Coordinate agendas, papers, meeting logistics and board packs.
- Attend meetings and produce clear, concise and actionable minutes.
- Support governance activities across UK, European and international legal entities.
- Provide guidance on governance matters and act as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
- Assist with statutory compliance requirements and regulatory filings.
- Support KYC and due diligence requests.
- Contribute to governance reporting, policies, procedures and best-practice frameworks.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including exploring the use of AI and technology to enhance governance processes.
- Support corporate transactions and broader governance projects as required.
About You
We're looking for a governance professional who combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder management skills.
Essential Experience
- Previous experience within a Company Secretariat, Corporate Governance or Board Support function.
- Proven experience supporting senior Boards and Committees.
- Excellent minute-taking skills with the ability to accurately capture discussions and decisions.
- Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence engaging with senior executives, Board members and external advisers. xwzovoh
- High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
Package & Benefits
- Up to £110,000 base salary
- 15% annual performance bonus
- Competitive matched pension scheme
- Comprehensive benefits package
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If you are an experienced Company Secretarial professional looking for your next challenge in a global, dynamic and people-focused organisation, we'd love to hear from you.