At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Board and Committee meetings, manage agendas, and ensure smooth governance processes.
- Company: Dynamic financial services firm with a global presence and a focus on corporate governance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, generous holiday, and funded study support.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Gain visibility at the top level while enhancing your governance skills in a regulated environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Board cycles, strong drafting skills, and ability to work with senior stakeholders.
The predicted salary is between 48500 - 59000 £ per year.
A regulated financial services business with an international footprint is adding an Assistant Company Secretary to its corporate governance team, on a twelve month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, you will look after a portfolio of Board and Committee forums, with an emphasis on audit and risk oversight. It is a broad, hands on remit with real visibility at the top of the business.
The remit:
- Full cycle meeting support, from building the agenda through to drafting the papers and writing the minutes
- Owning the forward meeting calendar and keeping stakeholders aligned to it
- Logging attendance, chasing actions to completion and holding the team to its turnaround standards
- Statutory filings and day to day corporate administration
- Supporting Board evaluations, succession planning and the induction of new Directors
- Regulatory submissions, including fitness and propriety
- Maintaining the conflicts register, fielding auditor queries and refreshing governance policies
Requirements:
- Three years or more spent running Board and Committee cycles from start to finish, in house or in practice
- A first rate drafter who is well organised and stays calm when several deadlines land at once
- Credible with senior people, and comfortable working across borders and cultures
- Chartered Governance Institute qualified or studying is welcome, though not essential
- Governance gained in a regulated or member owned setting would be an advantage
Package:
- £48,500 - £59,000, depending on experience
- Hybrid, roughly two days a week on site, from either the London or Newcastle office
- Double digit employer pension contribution
- Private medical cover, life assurance and a health cash plan
- Generous holiday that grows with service, plus paid volunteering days
- Funded study support towards professional qualifications
For more information, or a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch with Jack Evans or Rebecca Newman at LHH or apply via Linkedin: jack.evans@lhh.com / rebecca.newman@lhh.com
Assistant Company Secretary employer: LHH
LHH is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and engagement, particularly in the vibrant city of Exeter. With a strong focus on fostering a collaborative work culture, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while making a meaningful impact on organisational performance. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
