Senior Assistant Company Secretary – Governance & Board Lead

QBE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Flexible working

Pension – employer contributions 10%

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Job summary

QBE is seeking a Senior Assistant Company Secretary in London (hybrid) to lead governance across European Operations. The role involves close collaboration with Directors, managing subsidiary governance, and driving improvements using technology and automation.

You will report to the Deputy Company Secretary, oversee the governance function, and develop your team while ensuring statutory compliance. A proactive, detail-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with CGI preferred.
• Experience in large, complex, or regulated financial services.
• Experience supporting Boards and Committees with minutes from complex discussions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Company Secretary as their right-hand person.
• Deliver Company Secretarial support to Boards, Board Committees and Management Groups.
• Manage governance activity for subsidiary companies, including meetings and minutes.
• Build relationships with Directors and senior stakeholders, providing governance guidance.
• Lead and develop direct reports and manage competing priorities.
• Maintain knowledge of UK Companies Act and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of regulatory changes across governance processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in governance processes.

Skills

Company Secretarial

Governance

Stakeholder management

People management

Continuous improvement

Automation

AI in governance

Education

Chartered Governance Institute qualification

Tools

Diligent Entities

BoardVantage

Job description

QBE is seeking a Senior Assistant Company Secretary in London (hybrid) to lead governance across European Operations. The role involves close collaboration with Directors, managing subsidiary governance, and driving improvements using technology and automation.

You will report to the Deputy Company Secretary, oversee the governance function, and develop your team while ensuring statutory compliance. A proactive, detail-focused approach is essential.