Company Secretary Assistant | Insurance Firm | London (Hybrid)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top international insurance firm in London as a Company Secretary Assistant. This role is perfect for an accomplished expert seeking cross-jurisdictional responsibility over key Irish, Australian and UK operations while working closely with a supportive senior leadership team.
Perks & Benefits:
- Flexible Hybrid Working: 3 days onsite in London, with 2 days working from home
- Salary: Up to £60k depending on experience
- Pension & Security: Highly competitive, non-contributory defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance at 10x salary
- Generous Time Off: 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service), bank holidays and an extra office closure on Christmas Eve
- Professional Growth: Full company funding for professional qualifications and continuing professional development
- Strong Incentives: Annual performance-based bonus scheme alongside exceptional income protection and enhanced parental leave policies
Key Responsibilities:
- Cross-Border Governance: Provide end-to-end Company Secretariat support and advisory to the Irish and Australian Boards and Committees
- Meeting Management: Independently manage and attend high-level board, committee and executive meetings, producing comprehensive minutes to tight time scales
- Board Portal Ownership: Orchestrate and circulate complex board and reporting packs globally via Diligent and Diligent Entities
- Action & Compliance Tracking: Drive corporate accountability by recording, reporting and monitoring all board actions and conflicts of interest to completion
- Framework Alignment: Embed and enhance the Company Secretariat Manual, governing policies and committee Terms of Reference across international entities
- Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a central point of contact for Directors, executives, internal teams and external auditors to ensure seamless annual audit support
About You:
- Industry Expertise: Solid experience within a legal, governance, or corporate secretarial environment, with a distinct advantage if coming from the insurance market
- Technical Proficiency: Exceptional minute-taking skills and advanced competence in Microsoft Office and dedicated entity management software (Diligent)
- Communication Skills: Fluent written and verbal English with a clear, analytical approach and the ability to build strong relationships at executive and group levels
- Autonomy & Delivery: Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage your own workload, anticipate complications and hit deadlines with minimal supervision
- Professional Discretion: Meticulous attention to detail with an absolute commitment to confidentiality and protecting the interests of the wider group
If you're interested, don't delay, apply today!