Assistant Company Secretary

5 months ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NorthStandard Full time

Our Corporate Legal team is small, yet perfectly formed team that oversees the corporate governance here at NorthStandard.

As an experienced Assistant Company Secretary, you’ll already know that the scope and focus of your role has changed significantly in recent years and at NorthStandard we are no stranger to change. Following a merger, a team re-structure and a promotion, we are now looking for someone to join our secretarial team based in Newcastle.

The key focus of your new role will be to provide support and structure to board/management committees, and whilst working collaboratively with our audit, risk and investment teams, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our future activity at the club; simultaneously being comfortable with providing exceptional executive support and challenging current practise.

If you are looking for a secretarial role that is more bit more strategic, with room to grow and develop, why not take a look at the role we have on offer.

**What will you be doing?**

Your main duties will include but are not limited to:

- ** Meeting Planning** - Support the maintenance and communication of the Group’s rolling meeting plan. Collate and distribute meeting packs. Ensure that agendas and papers for meetings are circulated in a timely manner.
- ** Meeting Deliver**y - Attend and oversee the provision of both physical and virtual meetings, Ensure that all agenda items required and meeting actions are appropriately captured, tracked and actioned. Maintain up-to-date records of attendance at meetings.
- ** Corporate Administration** - Provide support in relation to corporate administration and company filings and other documents.
- ** Board Performance**:

- Assist the Group Company Secretary in relation to annual Board performance appraisals, support with Director, Induction, Onboarding and Fitness & Propriety Assessments, and Fitness & Propriety Assessments.
- ** Conflicts of Interest** - Support in relation to the assessment, recording and monitoring of Directors’ interests and the management of actual or potential conflicts of interest
- I**nformation Requests**:

- Provide support to the Group Company Secretary in responding to information requests from the Group’s internal and external auditors.
- ** Communication** - Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within the business.

**About You**

**Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience**
- Minimum of 3 years, ‘hands on’ experience providing end to end company secretarial support to Board level governance forums.
- Excellent drafting and organisational skills.
- Be flexible and adaptable - willing to learn on the job, comfortable working across different systems and processes and adapting your approach to tasks in order to achieve the best outcomes under different circumstances.
- Experience of collaborating with and influencing colleagues and other stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and across geographical and cultural boundaries.
- Experience of working effectively under pressure and proactively managing your own workload to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
- Comfortable with change, bringing a positive and solutions focused outlook when overcoming challenges in the course of your work.

**Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience**
- Ideally you will hold or be working toward relevant qualifications in corporate governance (e.g. CGI)
- Experience of corporate governance within a regulated insurance or other financial services sector or non-profit organisation.
- Experience of supporting audit, risk and investment committees would be useful.

**In return we’ll offer you**:

- Best-in market hybrid working policy.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A rewarding career with the opportunity to build on your existing skills and knowledge.

  • Company Secretary

    6 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Kennedys Full time

    Kennedys is looking for a proactive and efficient Company Secretary. This is a standalone position where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring corporate governance excellence across multiple jurisdictions and office locations. The role sits in the Risk & Compliance team and works closely with the Tax Team and the Senior Partner's Executive Assistant. ...

  • Company Secretarial Administrator

    6 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Gillespie Recruitment Ltd Full time

    **Are you an experienced Secretary/Administrator within the Newcastle area? Are you currently looking for a new challenge? If so, this could be the role for you!** They need someone who is resilient, client focussed, and you must be driven to succeed. A team player, and someone who is motivated to be the best they can be! **Main responsibilities...

  • Secretary/ Legal Secretary

    4 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom William James Recruitment Full time €34,000

    Real Estate - Legal Secretary - up to £34,000 salary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and motivated Legal Secretary to support our Real Estate team in Newcastle. This role is ideal for a Legal Secretary looking for an opportunity to take ownership of their work while contributing to a high-performing team. Accurately produce a...

  • Legal Secretary/assistant

    6 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Major Family Law Full time

    _Experienced Legal Secretary/ Assistant_ A busy niche Family Law specialist firm based in Ponteland is seeking an experienced legal secretary/ assistant preferably with family law experience. Full time or part time considered, permanent role. The firm offers a competitive salary. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company which is a leader in its...

  • Legal Secretary/assistant

    6 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Major Family Law Full time

    _Experienced Legal Secretary/ Assistant_ A busy niche Family Law specialist firm based in Ponteland is seeking an experienced legal secretary/ assistant preferably with family law experience. Full time or part time considered, permanent role. The firm offers a competitive salary. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company which is a leader in its...

  • Conveyancing Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant with 1 year experience in residential conveyancing to join a well-established legal firm. This full-time, permanent role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. As a Conveyancing Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant, you will handle legal document...

  • Conveyancing Secretary

    1 day ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Additional Resources Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant with 1 year experience in residential conveyancing to join a well-established legal firm. This full-time, permanent role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. As a Conveyancing Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant, you will handle legal document...

  • Legal Secretary

    6 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Eventus Legal Full time

    **Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Secretary to join a highly successful Employment and Litigation team in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. This is a permanent job that can be worked on a full-time or part-time basis. The successful Legal Secretary will be rewarded with great benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working and...

  • Conveyancing Secretary

    1 week ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Additional Resources Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant with 1 year experience in residential conveyancing to join a well-established legal firm. This full-time, permanent role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary.As a Conveyancing Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant, you will handle legal document...

  • Litigation Legal Secretary

    6 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom LJW Recruitment Solutions Full time

    I am currently working with a **Legal 500 Law firm** who are looking for a Legal Secretary to join their Litigation team in Newcastle. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Secretary to join a friendly, well established and approachable team. - Providing partners/fee earners within the Litigation team with secretarial...

  • Legal Secretary Assistant

    6 days ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Job Title: Legal Secretary AssistantWe are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary Assistant to join our team in Newcastle city centre.About the Role:The successful candidate will assist our dynamic team with various administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of our housing department.You will be responsible for drafting, amending, and finalising...

  • Conveyancing Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Additional Resources Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant with 1 year experience in residential conveyancing to join a well-established legal firm. This full-time, permanent role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary.As a Conveyancing Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant, you will handle legal document...

  • Conveyancing Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Additional Resources Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant with 1 year experience in residential conveyancing to join a well-established legal firm. This full-time, permanent role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. As a Conveyancing Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant, you will handle legal document...

  • Secretarial and IT Support

    3 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom The Whickham Practice Full time

    Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated medical secretary with IT support skills to join our friendly practice team. The ideal candidate would have experience of using EMIS System, good sound knowledge of medical terminology, and have worked as a medical secretary within general practice. They will also have experience of IT...

  • Legal Secretary

    6 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom LJW Recruitment Solutions Full time

    I am currently working with a leading Legal 500 Law firm who are looking for a experienced **Private Client Legal Secretary to join them on a full time basis in their office in Newcastle.** **You will need -** - To provide a full and effective secretarial and administrative support service to our Private Client Department so that all matters are dealt with...

  • Conveyancing Assistant/secretary

    6 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom BCL Legal Full time

    Conveyancing Assistant/Secretary - Gateshead THE FIRM - Dynamic and innovative law firm is recruiting for an experienced conveyancing assistant to join its busy residential property team - Highly accredited, the firm holds the CQS (conveyancing quality scheme) and has a strong reputation in the North East market THE ROLE - Working closely with the...

  • Build Secretary

    6 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Vistry Group PLC Full time

    Role Overview: **In a Nutshell** We have a great opportunity for a Build Secretary to join our team within Vistry North East, at our office in Newcastle Upon Tyne. As our Build Secretary you will provide secretarial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the build department and the developments. Working as the Build Secretary you will...

  • Legal Secretary

    6 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom LJW Recruitment Solutions Full time

    I am currently working with a highly reccognised Newcastle law firm who are seeking a **Employment and Litigation Legal Secretary **to be based in their brand new, renovated city center office. They are looking for a dynamic, driven, and passionate Legal Secretary to join their bustling Employment & Litigation team to provide administrative support and help...

  • Legal Secretary

    6 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Emmersons Solicitors Full time

    Legal Secretary We are able to offer flexible start and finish times to fit around family commitments. We do not discriminate on age. We would consider a four day week or five shorter days. We can offer you; - Pension scheme - salary sacrifice is also available. - Holiday purchase and sacrifice scheme. - Paid-for social events. - Regular pizza and prosecco...

  • Family Law Legal Secretary

    5 months ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom LJW Recruitment Solutions Full time

    I am currently working with a **leading Newcastle Law firm** who are looking for a Legal Secretary to join their Family team in Newcastle. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Secretary to join a friendly, well established and approachable team. You will be required to: - To assist fee earners with the full range of admin...