Assistant Company Secretary
JOB_53577604745969Job type
PermanentLocation
Cardiff (Hybrid Working)Working Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Company SecretaryIndustry
LegalPay
Up to £47,000
Assistant Company Secretary - Cardiff (Hybrid Working)
Your New Company
Join a leading UK financial services organisation that values integrity, collaboration, and professional growth. Recognised as an award-winning employer with a strong commitment to wellbeing and flexibility, this organisation offers a modern, hi-tech office environment combined with a progressive hybrid working policy. With a culture built on trust and belonging, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise in governance can make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity.
Your New Role
We’re seeking an experienced governance professional to join our client's Secretariat team in Cardiff as Assistant Company Secretary. In this pivotal role, you’ll support the Company Secretary in delivering high-quality secretariat services, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance obligations across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining statutory registers and records for FCA Mutual Register and Companies House.
- Advising on corporate governance matters, including the Building Societies Act and organisational rules.
- Managing whistleblowing policy oversight and related procedures.
- Planning and preparing for Board, subsidiary, and committee meetings; attending, taking accurate minutes, and tracking actions.
- Supporting the AGM process and maintaining governance frameworks and key corporate documents.
- Assisting with the administration of the organisation’s insurance programme.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
To excel in this role, you’ll bring:
- Significant experience working at Executive and Board level.
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory requirements, company law, and building society law.
- Proven ability to prepare agendas and produce accurate, high-quality minutes under tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with confidence to engage senior stakeholders and Board members.
- High level of discretion, resilience, and sound judgment.
- Strong organisational skills and IT proficiency (MS Word and Excel).
- Ideally, Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification or working towards it, or other relevant legal/governance qualifications.
What You’ll Get in Return
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing.
- Flexible hybrid working policy
- Modern, refurbished office in Cardiff city centre.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive, inclusive culture where your voice matters.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re a proactive governance professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information on this role.
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