Company Secretarial Assistant
London | 12-month FTC | Full-Time | Hybrid Working (2 days on site)
We are delighted to be supporting a leading international specialty insurer in recruiting a Company Secretarial Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded governance function and support a broad range of statutory and regulatory obligations across an international business.
This role is ideal for someone with some company secretarial experience who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, is confident with board-level administration, and is eager to develop their governance expertise in a people-first organisation.
About the Team
The company secretarial function plays a critical role in ensuring the organisation maintains high standards of corporate governance and meets its legal and regulatory obligations.
Reporting to the Company Secretary, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, helping to deliver smooth day-to-day governance and contribute to strategic projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Organise, attend and minute subsidiary Board and Committee meetings
* Manage statutory filings with Companies House and maintain company records and registers
* Support the Company Secretary with M&A activity, share capital changes, and company wind-ups
* Maintain and update policies, governance documentation, and electronic Board portal (e.g., Diligent Blueprint)
* Handle administrative tasks such as calendar management, document notarisation, signatures, and invoice processing
* Respond to governance queries from the business, auditors, and other stakeholders
* Assist with Board and Committee effectiveness reviews and director onboarding/training
What You'll Bring
* Proven ability to take accurate, professional minutes at Board/Committee level
* Some company secretarial experience — ideally within insurance or financial services
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Familiarity with company secretarial software (e.g., Diligent Blueprint) or willingness to learn
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High levels of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail
* A proactive attitude with a desire to develop in corporate governance (ICSA/CGI study welcome)
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within an established but forward-thinking governance team. You'll gain exposure to complex international corporate structures, senior stakeholders, and strategic projects while being part of a supportive, people-focused culture.
Our client is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. They will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility.