Assistant Company Secretary

Job description

Assistant Company Secretary

Our Client is a leading London Market Insurer Specialising in Medical Professional Liability Insurance looking for an Assistant Company Secretary to join a growing, fast-paced organisation operating across the UK and Ireland. This role offers fantastic exposure to senior stakeholders and board-level activity, making it ideal for someone looking to deepen their experience in corporate governance and compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support the Head of Compliance / Company Secretary in delivering high-quality governance and regulatory support, including:

Board & Committee Support

• Preparing agendas and coordinating meetings
• Producing and distributing board packs (via Diligent)
• Attending meetings and drafting accurate minutes
• Tracking and following up on key actions

Company Secretarial & Governance

• Managing the corporate calendar
• Drafting resolutions and statutory filings
• Handling Companies House / CRO submissions (e.g. Director changes, confirmation statements, accounts)
• Supporting governance framework improvements
• Assisting with board evaluations, conflicts of interest, and policy reviews

Regulatory & Compliance

• Supporting filings to regulators (PRA, FCA, CBI)
• Assisting with data protection and regulatory returns
• Maintaining internal registers (e.g. Gifts & hospitality)
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments

What We’re Looking For

• 2–5 years’ experience in a company secretarial or governance role
• Background in insurance or financial services (preferred)
• Degree educated (or equivalent)
• ICSA / CGI qualification (or working towards it)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to handle sensitive information
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities

Why Join?

• Direct exposure to board-level operations
• Broad, hands-on experience across governance and compliance
• A supportive environment with real opportunities for growth

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English