Corporate Secretary - Gloucester, United Kingdom - The Benefact Group

The Benefact Group

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Gloucester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Working hours:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration:
Permanent

Location:
Gloucester

Job ref:201478

About the role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a
Corporate Secretary to join our
Gloucester based team.

This a thoroughly rewarding opportunity to make an impact within an organisation that gives all available profits to charities and good causes.

Key responsibilities
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To act as Secretary and trusted adviser to SBU Boards and designated EIO Board Committees, organising and administrating Board, Committee and Annual General Meetings, as required, including the preparation of minutes and agendas
To ensure that each SBU adopts best practice governance standards and to advise and support the Chairman in facilitating governance activities such as induction, board evaluations and board composition reviews
To ensure the SBU complies with the Group Governance Framework and Expectations of SBUs paper (from a Governance perspective) and that a similar (complementary) Framework and Board Charter is implemented for each SBU
To act as Legal and Secretarial Business Partner to the SBUs assisting and developing solutions as appropriate to meet their business requirements
To monitor and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments affecting the SBUs at a corporate level making recommendations to the Board on implementation and compliance
To work with key stakeholders across the Group to ensure emerging legislation/regulation (EU and UK) is appropriately actioned in the business and provide independent assessment of progress made to the Risk Committees and the Board Committees
To lead specific projects across the Group working effectively with key external legal, regulatory, and other stakeholders to deliver results
Assist in the production of the Directors Report for the inclusion in the Financial Statements for Group Companies ensuring they comply with current legal, regulatory and governance requirements

Knowledge, skills and experience
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Qualification: Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators or equivalent
Minimum 5 years post qualification experience in at least an Assistant Company Secretarial role
Experience of working in a diverse PLC Group
Sound understanding of UK Listing Authority Rules
Experienced in dealing with, and presenting to, Senior Executives, Non
Executive Directors and Board Committees
In depth knowledge of Companies Act and awareness of other legislative requirements
Sound understanding of FSA (Insurance) Regulation
Experience of Insurance, Life Assurance, Asset Management, Pensions Regulation
Credible, with proven ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Directors, executives and senior managers
Proven track record in supporting, challenging and coaching Boards and SBU leaders to embed best practice governance and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
Good communication and influencing skills
Demonstrates sound and commercial judgement and ability to design practical and proportionate solutions

What we offer
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A competitive salary
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Flexible working
Competitive Group Personal Pension up to 12% employer contribution
Annual Bonus scheme up to 30%
28
days annual leave plus bank holidays
A holiday buy and sell scheme
An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance

About us:

Committed to making a difference:

We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace.

Our employees are encouraged to take at least one day a year to help a charity of their choice, offering practical and professional support, as part of our MyGiving programme.

Our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, valuing wellbeing, flexibility and being part of a team.