Job Description:
Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Provision & International
Salary: Competitive salary dependent on skills & experience + benefits
Location status: Hybrid
Location: Bristol or London (with travel required for Board & Committee meetings)
Contract type: Permanent
Shift pattern: 37.5 hours pw - Full-time
We make health happen
At Bupa, we’re here to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives – and make a better world. We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, so our customers are always our focus. This role sits at the heart of our international operations, supporting our mission by ensuring our governance and company secretarial practices are world-class.
As Senior Assistant Company Secretary, Provision & International, you’ll be part of the BGIUK Legal team, helping to shape and support the governance of Bupa Global and our international subsidiaries. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across legal, finance, operations, and compliance, making sure our boards and committees run smoothly and meet the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the Company Secretary in managing Board and Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and coordinating papers via Diligent Boards.
2. Act as Company Secretary for a portfolio of entities, including those outside the UK.
3. Liaise with international teams, including Niva Bupa, on company secretarial matters.
4. Provide guidance and training to paper authors to ensure clarity and compliance.
5. Assist with corporate transactions, reorganisations, and year-end activities.
6. Maintain statutory records and filings using Diligent Entities.
7. Advise on governance frameworks, delegated authority, and regulatory changes.
8. Support directors in understanding their duties and responsibilities.
9. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on governance and process improvements.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who’s confident, proactive, and passionate about governance. You’ll need:
10. A degree and professional qualification (ideally Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute).
11. Strong company secretarial experience, especially in financial services or multinational environments.
12. Experience with corporate transactions and governance frameworks.
13. Excellent planning, organisation, and attention to detail.
14. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
15. Proficiency in tools like Diligent Boards, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
16. The ability to lead by example, manage confidential projects, and work independently.
17. A collaborative mindset and a commitment to Bupa’s values and Code of Conduct.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
18. 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
19. Bupa health insurance
20. Enhanced parental leave
21. Company pension scheme
22. Annual performance-based bonus
Why Bupa
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.