Assistant Company Secretary

Assistant Company Secretary

We’re looking for a proactive Assistant Company Secretary to support the delivery of high-quality governance and company secretarial services across a Lloyd’s Syndicate. Working closely with the Company Secretary, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Board and Management Committees, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, the UK Corporate Governance Code and wider regulatory requirements. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented governance professional to further develop their expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support administration and governance of the Board and Management Committees
• Prepare agendas; coordinate and distribute Board and Committee packs
• Draft accurate minutes; maintain action logs and governance calendars
• Assist with Committee effectiveness reviews
• Draft and review governance documentation (e.g. Terms of Reference, Board Charters)
• Ensure statutory compliance (including Companies House filings and maintaining registers)
• Support Group policy governance and document control
• Contribute to governance reporting (including Annual Report & Accounts)
• Manage third-party governance providers; monitor service delivery
• Coordinate KYC, due diligence, and audit requests within required timelines

Essential Experience

• 4+ years experience in a Company Secretariat or corporate governance role within the insurance industry
• Strong understanding of the Companies Act and UK Corporate Governance Code

Desirable

• CGI qualification (or working towards)
• Experience with Diligent Entities/Boards or similar systems