Corporate Secretary Gloucester, England
Job description
Working hours: Part time
Duration: Permanent
Location: Gloucester
Job ref: 201439
About the role
We are looking for a Corporate Secretary to join us on a part-time basis in our Gloucester office.
The successful candidate will provide professional and technical support to Boards of Directors, ensuring that statutory and governance practices are implemented to the highest standards and to identify, assess and act upon current, new, and emerging legislation and legal/governance risks that may have an impact.
Key responsibilities
- To act as Secretary and trusted adviser to SBU Boards and designated EIO Board Committees, organising and administrating Board, Committee and Annual General Meetings, as required, including the preparation of minutes and agendas.
- To ensure that each SBU adopts best practice governance standards and to advise and support the Chairman in facilitating governance activities such as induction, board evaluations and board composition reviews.
- To ensure the SBU complies with the Group Governance Framework and Expectations of SBUs paper (from a Governance perspective) and that a similar (complementary) Framework and Board Charter is implemented for each SBU.
- To act as Legal and Secretarial Business Partner to the SBUs assisting and developing solutions as appropriate to meet their business requirements.
- To monitor and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments affecting the SBUs at a corporate level making recommendations to the Board on implementation and compliance
- To work with key stakeholders across the Group to ensure emerging legislation/regulation (EU and UK) is appropriately actioned in the business and provide independent assessment of progress made to the Risk Committees and the Board Committees.
- To lead specific projects across the Group working effectively with key external legal, regulatory, and other stakeholders to deliver results.
- Assist in the production of the Directors Report for the inclusion in the Financial Statements for Group Companies ensuring they comply with current legal, regulatory and governance requirements.
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Qualification: Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years post qualification experience in at least an Assistant Company Secretarial role
- Experience of working in a diverse PLC Group.
- Sound understanding of UK Listing Authority Rules.
- Experienced in dealing with, and presenting to, Senior Executives, Non- Executive Directors and Board Committees.
- In depth knowledge of Companies Act and awareness of other legislative requirements.
- Sound understanding of FSA (Insurance) Regulation
- Experience of Insurance, Life Assurance, Asset Management, Pensions Regulation
- Credible, with proven ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Directors, executives and senior managers
- Proven track record in supporting, challenging and coaching Boards and SBU leaders to embed best practice governance and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
- Good communication and influencing skills
- Demonstrates sound and commercial judgement and ability to design practical and proportionate solutions
What we offer
- A competitive salary - Let's discuss it
- Flexible working
- Competitive Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
- Annual Bonus scheme up to 30%
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- A holiday buy and sell scheme
- An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
About us
We are a unique financial services organisation, owned by a registered charity, Benefact Trust. We are a financially secure, professional and award-winning organisation. We pride ourselves in donating a significant proportion of our profits to good causes. To find out more about us and our fantastic achievements please visit https://benefactgroup.com/
Committed to making a difference
We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our employees are encouraged to take at least one day a year to help a charity of their choice, offering practical and professional support, as part of our MyGiving programme.
Our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, valuing wellbeing, flexibility and being part of a team.
