Assistant Company Secretary – 12‑Month Fixed‑Term

About the role

Provide proactive support to the Group Company Secretary, assisting with board and committee governance across the Chaucer Group.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare agendas, papers, written resolutions and take minutes for board and committee meetings.
• Track post‑meeting actions and ensure timely completion in line with service levels.
• Maintain statutory registers and manage statutory filings in accordance with UK company law.
• Advise on and monitor compliance with companies legislation, governance codes and regulations.
• Liaise with third‑party secretarial service providers for Chaucer’s overseas entities.
• Manage annual effectiveness evaluations of board committees.
• Promote best practice among all Chaucer Group committee secretaries.
• Document departmental procedures and support company secretarial aspects of business projects such as acquisitions and liquidations.

Required profile

• Thorough knowledge of UK company law and corporate governance codes.
• Proven experience supporting boards and committees.
• Experience in the Lloyd’s market or insurance industry is desirable.
• Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualified or part‑qualified.
• Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to meet deadlines and produce high‑quality work.

Required skills

• Knowledge of UK company law.
• Familiarity with corporate governance codes.
• Experience with statutory filings and register maintenance.
• Ability to prepare board papers, resolutions and minutes.