Assistant Company Secretary

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Company Secretary to join a dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will manage the full life cycle of meetings, ensuring smooth operations and governance oversight. You will gain exposure to high-level discussions with non-executive directors and senior leadership, enhancing your professional experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a global business while enjoying accelerated career progression and expert training. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for corporate governance, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Accelerated career progression

Dynamic culture

Expert training

Bonus + Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Company Secretarial role.
• Experience managing Board and Committee processes from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full life cycle of meetings, including preparation and minuting.
• Handle assigned committees autonomously and engage with senior leadership.

Skills

Company Secretarial experience

Board and Committee processes management

Strong minuting experience

Education

Professional qualification in Company Secretarial practice

Job description

Our client is a global insurance provider looking for an Assistant Company Secretary to join their high-performing team.

About the Team

The Company Secretariat comprises a Group Company Secretary, a Deputy Company Secretary, and another Assistant Company Secretary. This role will report to the Deputy Company Secretary.

The team provides full board and committee support to the global business, as well as overseeing all corporate governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full life cycle of meetings, including preparation, minuting, and overseeing annual touch points.
• Handling assigned committees autonomously.
• Gaining exposure to meetings with non-executive directors and senior leadership, including high-level and complex discussions.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• 2+ years Company Secretarial experience.
• Experience managing Board and Committee processes from end to end.
• Strong minuting experience, ideally within a large global company.
• A qualification is preferred but not required.

About the Job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Company Secretary

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: London

Salary: Bonus + Benefits

Job Reference: FVVEYZ-533C1ADE

Date posted: 28 February 2025

Consultant: Courtney Varney

Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.