Company Secretary

Job title:

Company Secretary

Company:

IPS Group

Job description

Are you a proactive governance professional with a passion for supporting strong board practices and company secretarial excellence in the Lloyd’s and London insurance markets? Do you want to be part of a growing business currently going through positive change? Do you like engaging with key decision makers and C-Suite stakeholders? If so, this could be the role for you!We are looking for a Company Secretary & Governance Officer to join a well-established group operating across specialist insurance, investment, and financial services. You’ll be a key part of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team, helping to shape and maintain the governance framework for several regulated and high-profile entities within the group structure.Insurance experience and/or asset management experience would be a great advantage.What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing client-focused corporate governance support to Boards and Committees.
• Regularly dealing with senior stakeholders such as NED’s and C-Suite
• Preparing agendas, editing and reviewing board papers, drafting high-quality minutes, and tracking meeting actions.
• Supporting regulatory and governance filings, including compliance with Corporate Governance Codes and relevant legislation (e.g. ECCTA).
• Developing governance policies and maintaining the Corporate Governance Manual.
• Working alongside experienced professionals to enhance governance standards across the group.
• Advising on Company Law, LLP legislation, and governance best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience within a Company Secretariat or Governance team, ideally within the Lloyd’s and/or London Market or an asset/wealth management business.
• A proven ability to support or advise Boards and Committees with governance matters.
• Demonstrable experience in dealing with senior stakeholders – this is essential.
• Skilled in board pack preparation, minute taking, and action tracking.
• Familiarity with Corporate Governance software (e.g. Diligent or similar).
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player who is flexible, collaborative, and able to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Chartered Governance Institute qualified or part-qualified is preferred.

Desirable Experience

• Involvement in Annual General Meetings for private companies.
• Exposure to international entities or governance frameworks beyond the UK.
• A track record of contributing to governance improvements or change initiatives.

If you’re ready to step into a role where your expertise in governance truly makes an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Expected salary

£80000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 01:02:31 GMT

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