Company Secretary Professional

3 days ago


Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Sovereign Housing Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Company Secretary to join our Governance team at Sovereign Housing on a permanent, full-time basis. You will be based from our head office in Basingstoke with the flexibility to combine home and office working.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working closely with the Head of Governance & Group Company Secretary on governance projects, deputising to cover absence as required
  • Overseeing Board, Committee, and Shareholder meetings, providing day-to-day management and direction to our Governance Officers and Administrators
  • Minuting senior-level corporate meetings, coordinating agenda preparation, and board papers
  • Maintaining Corporate Registers and company records
  • Ensuring the team prioritises tasks effectively and manages deadlines

About You

Ideally, you will hold ICSA or CGI qualifications or be part-qualified. You will also have:

  • Confidence in communicating with senior stakeholders at Executive and Board level, supporting good decision-making
  • A high attention to detail, discretion when handling sensitive information
  • Experience in writing high-quality minutes for corporate meetings, particularly Board meetings
  • Strong initiative, curiosity, and drive through your work
  • Resilience, intuition, and relationship-building skills

Benefits

  • £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
  • Flexible holiday buying and selling options
  • A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%
  • Life cover upon joining
  • Participation in our Recognition scheme, including retail vouchers
  • A range of wellbeing discounts, including gym memberships

We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy, ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees.



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