Board Secretary

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Wates Group Full time
Job Title: Board Assistant

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

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide timely and accurate documentation and reports to support Board decision-making.
  • Coordinate and facilitate Board and Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, setting deadlines, and recording minutes.
  • Manage the Board meeting lifecycle, including planning, task coordination, and handling key queries.
  • Collaborate 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 work 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.

We are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognized for this through various accolades, including gold accreditation with Investors in People and Disability Confident employer status. As a responsible and inclusive employer, we value long-term relationships and are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment.

Wates Group is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies, with a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive,' and our three promises: thriving places, thriving planet, and thriving people.

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