Assistant Company Secretary

Were looking for an experienced and proactive Assistant Company Secretary to join our Legal & Governance this key role youll support a range of subsidiary boards and governance forums working closely with senior stakeholders to uphold strong governance standards. Youll also contribute to major Group projects including the Annual Report and AGM helping ensure we meet our statutory regulatory and corporate governance obligations.

What youll be doing:

• Acting as secretary to subsidiary boards and committees building strong and positive relationships with Directors and senior leaders
• Preparing coordinating and distributing highquality board and committee materials in a timely and accurate manner
• Attending meetings and producing clear wellstructured minutes that capture key decisions and actions
• Maintaining statutory records and ensuring all filings and disclosures are completed accurately and on time
• Providing tailored governance advice to senior management and board members
• Supporting Groupwide governance initiatives including the AGM Annual Report and wider governance improvement projects
• Managing director appointments inductions site visits and governance processes linked to yearend activity
• Sharing knowledge and supporting the development of Company Secretarial Assistants within the team

Who were looking for:

• Deeply experienced professional ideally with exposure to FTSE 100listed environments
• Fully qualified Company Secretary (e.g. CGI/ICSA) with a minimum of three years relevant experience
• Proven experience acting as Secretary to a Board and/or Committees
• Strong background in financial services or asset management (highly desirable)
• Excellent organisational capability with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate confidently with senior stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the Companies Act 2006 UK Corporate Governance Code and relevant FCA regulations

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Were creating netzero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable modern offices across the UK all designed to bring people together and elevate the inperson experience

Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time