Assistant Company Secretary

We are working with exclusively with a well-regarded Insurance business who are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Company Secretary to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a growing business and contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of their corporate governance as well as support the wider Compliance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the company secretarial team in managing corporate governance processes.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents, including annual returns, director’s reports, and board meeting minutes.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Maintain and update the company’s statutory records and registers.
• Ensure that all corporate filings, including Companies House submissions, are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of regulatory filings and compliance reports.
• Monitor changes in corporate governance regulations and advise the team of necessary actions.
• Provide advisory and operational support to the business on regulatory matters and regulatory change.
• Provide administrative support for board-level meetings, including preparing agendas, meeting papers, and recording minutes.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding of directors, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as required by the senior management team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in a company secretarial or corporate governance role, ideally within the insurance or financial services industry, is highly desirable.
• Strong Compliance experience, especially on licensing and regulatory matters.
• Strong understanding of UK company law and corporate governance practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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