Assistant Company Secretary

TN United Kingdom; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to join their modern and friendly Co-Sec department. This role involves supporting corporate governance systems, managing board processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll work closely with senior leaders and be part of industry-leading initiatives, making a significant impact on governance practices. With a focus on career development, this position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued. If you're passionate about corporate governance and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus birthday off

Discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance and health cash plan

Free access to company holiday homes

Travel season ticket loans

Free local gym access

Local discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Company Secretary team.
• Ability to work with C-Suite executives and prepare accurate minutes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with board meeting arrangements and prepare agendas.
• Support communication of board decisions and monitor actions.

Skills

Corporate Governance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Minute Preparation

Understanding of Company Law

Experience in Financial Services

Job description

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• Competitive base salary and generous annual bonus
• Free access to our holiday villas and camper vans!
• Modern internal Co-Sec department that invests in people
• This role is based in the office Mon-Fri. - Only candidates who can commute to the office will be considered.

We’re Together–the market-leading property finance experts with an entrepreneurial spirit. Based in Cheadle, South Manchester, we’ve been established since 1974 and have built a team of over 750 colleagues who are passionate about supporting individuals and businesses to achieve their property ambitions by taking a common-sense approach to lending a range of mortgage and secured loan products.

We’re looking for great people like you! From diverse backgrounds and experiences, who love working together and putting customers at the heart of everything we do.

Job Description

As an Assistant Company Secretary, you will support the Company Secretary and work with other team members to establish appropriate corporate governance systems and controls, and promote high standards of governance. You will support the management and organisation of all board processes and statutory reporting requirements, and assist the Group’s directors with corporate governance and related matters.

This is a modern, friendly department that will support and encourage your career development. You will be involved in industry-leading initiatives working with senior leaders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist with arrangements for board meetings, including preparing agendas, providing timely information to board members, and preparing and circulating minutes and actions in line with internal processes and SLAs.
2. Monitor and record progress against and closure of board and committee actions.
3. Support the Company Secretary to ensure effective communication of board and committee decisions and facilitate good information flow.
4. Act as a support resource for all directors, especially non-executive directors, and alert the Company Secretary to any potential breaches of corporate governance best practices.
5. Support the Company Secretary in informing the Group’s directors of restrictions and responsibilities imposed by law or regulatory bodies (e.g., FCA).
6. Keep up to date with changes to relevant regulations and legislation, assess impacts, and communicate these to ensure full and timely implementation.
7. Assist with preparing disclosures on corporate governance for the Group’s Annual Report and Accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a Co Sec team.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels, including C-Suite.
• Experience in Financial Services is a plus but not essential.
• Experience attending board and committee meetings and preparing accurate minutes.
• Good knowledge of corporate governance standards (UK Corporate Governance Code, Wates Principles).
• Strong understanding of Company Law.

Additional Information

Benefits of working at Together

• 26 days holiday, plus a day off for your birthday, increasing with service to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
• Buy & sell holidays options.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Life assurance, critical illness cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance.
• Free access to company holiday homes and camper vans.
• Travel season ticket loans, ride-to-work scheme, free local gym access, and local discounts.

We embrace diversity and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We value our colleagues for who they are and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

If you need reasonable adjustments to support your application or employment, please let us know.

Note: All successful applicants will undergo employment reference, financial, and criminal record checks. If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. Please apply via the 'Apply now' button. No payment details should be provided during application.

Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom