Company Secretary

Company Secretary Location: London Contract type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Performance Bonus Benefits WFH: Hybrid working model, 3 days office based Reporting to: Head of Governance Direct Reports: 2 direct report The Role: New appointment for a Company Secretary to join a leading Insurance Broker. This opportunity will play a valuable part in the growing organisation providing effective company secretarial service to the group and managing a small team of 2. You will support the business in maintaining a proportionate and suitable governance framework that embraces the expectations of subsidiary companies and the ambitions and appetite of the Group Board. Responsibilities: Provide input to and update the corporate governance framework. Maintain statutory records of group companies. Provide company secretarial services for overseas companies to ensure expected standards and services are delivered. Provide advice and support to directors of group companies when required. Provide appropriate training to newly appointed directors and thereafter on a cyclical basis, including keeping directors updated on statutory duties and expectations. Prepare and deliver draft Minutes and Resolutions across all group entities. Submission of all corporate & statutory filings, in the UK notably confirmation statements, directorships and accounts filings and the equivalent for overseas companies. Liaise with Compliance regarding the firm's overseas licences and registrations, and the process for the submission of new applications. Contribute to the drafting and production of reports for inclusion and review at governing committee meetings. Comply with any external rules and requirements imposed on individuals performing their role such as Lloyd’s bylaws and FCA rules. The Candidate: Law degree or similar qualification. ICSA qualification is preferred. At least 5 years of relevant work experince in a similar role. Work experience gained within the insurance industry or financial services sector would be beneficial for this role. Skills in organisation of the board cycle and committee meetings, meeting agendas and taking minutes. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload. Excellent communication skills and presentation skills. Good corporate governance knowledge. High attention to detail. Our ambition is simple – to do our best for our people, clients and communities. We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond - this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.