Roles and Responsibilities

Management of board committee meetings and Executive meetings processes (scheduling, agenda, advice on paper content, communicating meeting outputs and drafting of minutes)
Management of board meeting may be required
Effective forward planning of board/executive meetings
Produce, approve, and keep copies of board committee minutes and decisions
Co-ordination and completion of statutory filings at Companies House and completion of company books and other records e.g. terms of reference up to date
Coordinate communications with board members between meetings and oversight of logistics arrangements
Plan and organise appropriate inductions and training for board members
Drafting appropriate terms of reference for board and committees and keeping them under regular review
Work collaboratively with other company secretarial teams

Experience Required

Essential:

Relevant demonstrable experience of providing executive assistant/secretarial/PA support at Executive level
Good knowledge of the principles of best practice in governance and how they apply to the public sector
Awareness of good governance practice as it applies to Public Bodies
The ability to assemble and communicate complex information and advice, including the ability to draft company secretarial documents
Relevant experience of Company Secretarial work
Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills required to develop and maintain constructive working relationships
The ability to advise senior staff effectively
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate experience in writing accurate and concise minutes, reports and briefings
The ability to organise and chase progress to deliver desired business outcomes and results
The ability to work independently and to prioritise complex and competing demands

Desired:

Keywords:

Assistant Company Secretary

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