Executive Secretary

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Wates Group Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Board Assistant to join our team at Wates Group. As a key member of our corporate governance team, you will provide comprehensive business secretarial services to our Board of Directors, ensuring the smooth operation of our Board meetings and activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide timely and accurate documentation and reports to Board members, including meeting minutes, agendas, and other critical business documents.
  • Facilitate Board and Committee meetings by preparing agendas, setting deadlines, recording notes, and ensuring follow-up on actions.
  • Manage all aspects of the Board meeting lifecycle, including planning, task coordination, and handling key queries.
  • Coordinate with various departments to collect, organize, and present information, supporting corporate governance initiatives and updates.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of the UK Companies Act, corporate governance codes, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience in a company secretarial role, with proficiency in using secretarial software like Diligent Board and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Highly skilled multitasker, capable of prioritizing workload within tight deadlines.
  • Strong critical thinking and strategic problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and profit share.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Travel opportunities to our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates).
  • Extensive corporate benefits, including private medical, pension, health and wellness program, and more.
  • Excellent range of learning and development activities to support career progression.
  • Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

About Wates Group

We are a leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance company, with a proud legacy in the built environment. Our purpose is to reimagine places for people to thrive, and our three promises are to create thriving places, a thriving planet, and thriving people.

Awards and Recognition

  • Gold Investors in People.
  • Disability Confident employer.
  • Winner of the 2022 Construction News Awards.
  • Gold Award for Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards.
  • Top 50 Employers for Women.
  • Winner of the 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards.

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