Assistant Company Secretary

Location London
Discipline: Audit, Risk & Compliance
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Alex
Contact email: alex@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5762
Published: 23 days ago
We’re looking for a proactive Assistant Company Secretary to support the delivery of high-quality governance and company secretarial services across a Lloyd’s Syndicate. Working closely with the Company Secretary, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Board and Management Committees, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, the UK Corporate Governance Code and wider regulatory requirements. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented governance professional to further develop their expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities: -Support administration and governance of the Board and Management Committees -Prepare agendas; coordinate and distribute Board and Committee packs -Draft accurate minutes; maintain action logs and governance calendars -Assist with Committee effectiveness reviews -Draft and review governance documentation (e.g. Terms of Reference, Board Charters) -Ensure statutory compliance (including Companies House filings and maintaining registers) -Support Group policy governance and document control -Contribute to governance reporting (including Annual Report & Accounts) -Manage third-party governance providers; monitor service delivery -Coordinate KYC, due diligence, and audit requests within required timelines Essential Experience: -4+ years experience in a Company Secretariat or corporate governance role within the insurance industry -Strong understanding of the Companies Act and UK Corporate Governance Code Desirable: -CGI qualification (or working towards) -Experience with Diligent Entities/Boards or similar systems