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Are you a qualified Company Secretary with an Insurance background and looking for a new role in 2025? or are you a Deputy Company Secretary looking for that next step up? This could be a fantastic opportunity for you.
I am collaborating with a trusted client to identify a qualified Company Secretary. The successful candidate will undertake necessary society secretarial and legal duties to ensure the society complies with all its legal, statutory and corporate governance obligations. This job role profile relates not just to the society, but also to all its subsidiaries of which the post-holder is also Company Secretary.
To ensure the society’s corporate governance framework meets its regulatory obligations and that all relevant legislative requirements are complied with.
To manage legal risk through the provision of proactive, legal, business-focused advice to the society though the implementation of initiatives and processes to set standards and reinforce a culture of integrity, quality, ethical behaviour and responsibility across the business and the provision of information concerning changes to the laws & governance potentially affecting the business.
To oversee the society’s legal risk management strategy, providing advice, guidance and support to the business and ensuring that all relevant regulatory and legal obligations are met.
To reinforce Consumer Duty and the society brand by ensuring that all governance practices adhere to the society’s core values and behaviours.
Role Responsibilities
• To undertake all society secretarial work which relates to:
• The financial services regulators (FCA & PRA)
• Companies House
• Association of British Insurers
• Association of Financial Mutuals
• To ensure that the Corporate Governance Handbook and Corporate Code of Conduct is always kept up to date and approved by the Board annually
• To oversee the maintenance of the society’s Systems & Controls related documentation
• Oversee policies, and make sure they are kept up-to-date and referred to the appropriate committee for approval
• To oversee the management of environmental, social and Governance arrangements including the charity operations.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Previous experience of working in a similar role as Company Secretary, preferably relating to (but not a necessity) a mutual organisation of friendly society
• Previous experience of initiating and delivering positive change through values and behaviours
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators or an equivalent professional body
• Maintains Continuous Professional Development
• Can demonstrate delivery of excellent results through people
• Can demonstrate strong people management, motivational and leadership skills • Degree level or equivalent senior management experience
