Governance Officer / Assistant Company Secretary

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality client-focused corporate governance advice to Boards and/or Committees to include:
• preparing agendas in line with business priorities and governance requirements;
• drafting, commissioning, reviewing and editing papers and reports;
• briefing paper authors and attendees;
• preparing high-quality minutes;
• circulating and tracking actions arising from meetings;
• monitoring and flagging conflicts of interests.
• Respond in a timely fashion to group and client queries relating to corporate governance issues
• Governance requirements and arrangements in practice
• Advice to the Group and clients on Company Law and LLP legislation
• Governance and corporate filings

Skills desired:

• Excellent relationship management skills, able to work with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to present pragmatic alternatives and propose solutions.
• Have excellent attention to detail including proof reading and drafting skills.
• Have excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Corporate Governance software.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a collaborative team player with a flexible approach.
• Take full responsibility and accountability for your own tasks, while seeking advice and assistance when necessary.
• Maintaining quality standards during times of change.

• Experience of working in a Secretariat or Governance team preferably within the Lloyd's and/or London Market.
• Have experience of providing high-quality client-focused corporate governance advice to Boards and/or Committees
• Board portal software
• Worked on governance change that has positively impacted on an organisation's effectiveness.

If interested, please apply below. Alternatively, email

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