Company Secretary

Do you thrive in driving a company and providing support to Directors & Executives? Go2 People are working on behalf of their client to find a Company Secretary who fits their company and strives to succeed. In the role of Company Secretary your duties will include: Take direct ownership for the management of all the Board, Subsidiary and Committee meetings and approx. 40 meetings per annum. Prepare and present reports to the Board, Committees and ELT on Governance related matters Lead on the co-ordination and implementation of additional Board and Committee activities such as strategy days, workshops, urgent decisions & Written Resolutions (approx. 15 per annum) Lead on the planning and support the resourcing of the annual calendar of Executive led management meetings and additional ad-hoc workshops (i.e. ELT, CCLT and Business Plan related Workshops etc) (approx. 32 per annum) Work flexibly and collaboratively with other members of the team to provide alternative cover to ensure all meetings are managed efficiently if the usual lead contact is unavailable (for example due to sickness, holiday or other competing priorities). Statutory & Regulatory Compliance: Preparation, collation and provision of information to inform statutory and regulatory compliance throughout the year. This includes taking responsibility for: Submissions to the Financial Conduct Authority; Preparation and Submission of the Annual Board Diversity Return and Regulatory Framework to the Welsh Government Submissions to Companies House for Creating Enterprise CIC, Cartrefi Developments Limited, Calon Homes LLP and Onnen Limited; Management and control of internally held Governance records and registers (e.g. Board member and shareholder records). Failure to comply could result in financial penalty, regulatory downgrade or reputational damage. Working with and Leading others: Advise and guide Board & Committee members on matters relating to their roles & responsibilities and applicable Terms of Reference Work with Consultants appointed by the Board to complete reviews and implement recommendations Manage and supervise 2x Governance Officers providing work related development support and technical guidance in relation to the co-ordination & administration of meetings, compliance with approved processes, policies and procedures (Daily and variously). Provide relevant and timely guidance, information, and technical knowledge to support team members and colleagues generally to understand, achieve and maintain compliance on governance matters. Work collaboratively with the Executive PA to ensure readily available support to the Executives (day to day) and more specifically in absence or other unavailability of the Executive PA (up to 6 weeks per year and variously on request) To be successful in the role of Company Secretary you will need the following: Previous experience within a Governance related role Experience of working within established guidelines, procedures and maintaining high standards of confidentiality Experience of working effectively to deadlines Experience of providing proactive administrative support Experience of writing and presenting board reports. Experience of providing technical guidance/advice to Executives, Board members, Senior Management Effective minute-taking skills Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Well-developed communication, relationship management and customer service skills Relevant qualification (desirable) This is a fixed term contract of 15 months and an extensive handover will be required each side. With a start date of 1st November 2024 and an end date of 1st February 2026. With a salary of up to £50,000 on offer (dependent on experience). Benefits Healthcare cashback scheme Personal development grants Enhanced policies and pay elements Group commitment to promote positive wellbeing Cycle to work scheme 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays Choice of two pension plans TPBN1_UKTJ