Assistant Company Secretary

We’re working with a renowned insurance firm, who are looking to find an Assistant Company Secretary to join their London team. Reporting into the Deputy Company Secretary, you will provide company secretarial services to committee and group meetings and subsidiaries, including the organisation, attendance and minute-taking of meetings, as well as undertaking various corporate governance projects. The perfect candidate will ideally have some previous experience company secretarial experience within a regulated/insurance environment. Although they would ideally like the right candidate to be qualified, if you are ‘qualified by experience’ then please do also apply as you could be considered. If you are a highly organised, solution-focussed, strong team player looking to gain more exposure within a well-respected firm, then this may be the role for you!

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the company secretarial functions relating to Committees/Group meetings, including effective preparation, administration, minuting, and follow-ups.
• Provide advice on corporate governance and regulatory matters to group directors and officers, and aligning procedures to conform to UK/relevant international regulatory changes.
• Responsible for the UK corporate regulatory filings and corporate records.
• Undertake various corporate governance projects and provide company secretarial support.

Experience and Qualifications

• CGI qualified a bonus but not a necessity
• Previous company secretarial experience, ideally within an insurance/regulated environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
• Excellent working knowledge of UK company law and corporate governance requirements.

Attitudes and Behaviours

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks under own initiative, with flexibility to adapt to shifting expectations and time pressures.
• Solution-orientated, team player with a keen sense of responsibility and desire for continuous self-improvement.

At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed both internally and for the roles we recruit for. If you require any adjustments to facilitate your application process, please let us know.

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