Assistant Company Secretary — Governance & Board Support

Ardonagh Europe; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardonagh Europe is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to join its Governance team. The role supports the governance framework across a complex European group, coordinating Board and Committee activities and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will draft minutes, maintain records and work with senior stakeholders and NEDs. You will manage governance data in Diligent Entities, support KYC requests, and help maintain branch networks across Europe while collaborating with multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing company secretarial support to Boards and Committees.
• Strong organisational, meeting management and minute-writing skills.
• A solid understanding of UK and Irish Company Law and corporate governance principles.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High levels of accuracy, discretion and attention to detail.
• Experience Using Diligent Entities (preferred).
• ICSA qualification (or equivalent) and degree-level education.
• Approximately five years' experience within a Company Secretarial function.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of company secretarial services across a portfolio of European entities.
• Assist with statutory and regulatory compliance, including company filings and governance records.
• Coordinate Board, Committee and General Meetings, including agendas, board packs and meeting logistics.
• Draft accurate and timely minutes and tracking follow-up actions.
• Manage governance data through Diligent Entities and Diligent Board Books.
• Maintain governance frameworks, delegated authorities and terms of reference.
• Support KYC requests and wider governance projects.
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of the European branch network.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple European locations.

Skills

Meeting management

Minute-taking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ICSA qualification

Degree-level education

Tools

Diligent Entities

Diligent Board Books

Job description

Ardonagh Europe is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to join its Governance team. The role supports the governance framework across a complex European group, coordinating Board and Committee activities and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will draft minutes, maintain records and work with senior stakeholders and NEDs. You will manage governance data in Diligent Entities, support KYC requests, and help maintain branch networks across Europe while collaborating with multiple locations.