Assistant Company Secretary - York in Lincolnshire

Benenden Health is a leading UK not-for-profit healthcare provider committed to making affordable healthcare accessible to everyone. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Company Secretary, ideally CGI qualified or part qualified, to join our Governance team. Reporting to the Company Secretary, you will play a key role in providing high-quality company secretarial and governance support across the Benenden Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing governance professional looking to broaden their experience, gain exposure to Boards, Committees and charitable trusts, and work closely with Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Take ownership of designated Boards and Committees, including agenda planning, board pack preparation, minute-taking, action tracking and maintaining annual meeting calendars.
• Support Chairs, Directors and Committee members by providing high-quality governance advice and ensuring meetings are delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across the Group, developing into a trusted governance advisor.
• Support the maintenance and continuous development of the Group's governance framework, ensuring compliance with the AFM Governance Code, UK Corporate Governance Code, relevant legislation and governance best practice.
• Maintain statutory records and registers and support the completion of statutory filings and governance disclosures.
• Manage and coordinate the Group's policy governance framework, supporting policy owners and ensuring policies are reviewed in line with agreed schedules.
• Contribute to statutory and regulatory reporting, including drafting sections of the Annual Report and Accounts and supporting other governance disclosures.
• Support board effectiveness reviews, director inductions, director training and a range of governance improvement projects across the Group.
• Support the administration and effective use of board management software, including user guidance and process improvements.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• CGI qualified or part qualified (or working towards qualification) with experience in a company secretarial, governance or board-support environment.
• A good understanding of corporate governance principles, the UK Corporate Governance Code, Companies Act requirements and governance best practice.
• Experience working in a regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work effectively with senior stakeholders, Board members and Committee Chairs.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines and consistently produce high-quality work.
• A collaborative, hands-on and flexible approach, with a positive attitude and willingness to support a variety of governance activities.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.

Why Join Benenden Health?

This role can be tailored to your current experience and development goals, providing valuable exposure to Chairs, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and a diverse range of governance activities across a complex organisation. The Benenden Health office is based in York and whilst we work in a hybrid way, there is a requirement for attendance to the office twice per week.

What We Offer

• Smart, flexible working to help you achieve your objectives in the way that works best for you.
• Corporate Benenden Health Membership and Corporate Benenden Cash Plan.
• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Discounts on Benenden Health products.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• £500 Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Discounts and cashback with hundreds of high-street retailers.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee engagement events.

Join Us

Join us in our mission to provide affordable healthcare and help strengthen the governance framework that supports our members, colleagues and future growth. This is an exciting opportunity to continue developing your company secretarial career within a purpose-led organisation committed to making a difference.