You'll also support the delivery of a robust corporate governance framework, ensure that all board and committee meetings are conducted in a compliant fashion and in a timely manner and assist in maintaining up to date records at Companies House and at the FCA alongside other public access records.,

Assist the Deputy Company Secretary with the efficient organisation and effective delivery of the meetings of all boards of directors, committees of the boards of Directors and all other committees of senior management

Own the schedule of meetings of all boards of directors, committees of the boards of Directors and all other committees of senior management and to ensure that all members and attendees are informed of the dates and times.

With the Deputy Company Secretary, ensure compliance with the Senior Manager and Certification Regime and liaise with the relevant teams regarding regulatory approvals for board members and executive directors

Co-ordinate the training and induction of new directors, non-executive directors and those individuals conducting Senior Management Functions

Maintain UK statutory company records, making filings to Companies House ensuring all information held is correct and filings are made in a timely manner.

Operation of the day to day interaction with the Openwork Group's registrar

Maintain Company Secretariat records using both physical and electronic filing systems.

Prepare minutes of subsidiary company board and committee meetings as required.

Manageme the collation, production and distribution of subsidiary board and management committee papers

Primary involvement with the approval and filing of the subsidiary company Annual Report and Accounts.

Ensure the terms of reference for all boards of directors, committees of the boards of directors and all other committees of senior management are up to date, compliant and fit for purpose

Oversee the maintenance and updating of the Openwork Group corporate structure charts and diagrams

Degree level or equivalent business-related qualification

ICSA qualified or part qualified desirable

Experience of operating within a group of companies structure preferable

Experience of working in financial services, or another regulated industry would be ideal

Experience of supporting committees/boards and taking minutes

Detailed knowledge of relevant corporate governance regulation and guidance

Knowledge of Companies Act, UK Listing Rules and the UK Corporate Governance Code

A detailed knowledge of the requirements for filing records at Companies House, FCA principles of business and a good working knowledge of the FCA Handbook

Keeps abreast of legislation, professional and technical change, understands implications

Objective independent thought, prepared to ask challenging questions

Very high levels of integrity and discretion

Provides clear, pragmatic advice

Good written and verbal communication skills

Able to effectively assess priorities and deadlines and perform under pressure

Self -confidence, motivation and the ability to work autonomously

High levels of attention to detail and numeracy

The Assistant Company Secretary supports the Deputy Company Secretary in providing the full range of company secretarial and governance services to the Openwork Group. This role will focus on the ongoing management of the Openwork Group's UK subsidiary companies (including regulated companies), providing advice to directors, meeting support, drafting minutes and ensuring statutory records are maintained., We're a dynamic, fast-paced and growing business with huge ambition. This is all made possible by the brilliant people who are part of The Openwork Partnership family. We're investing heavily in our colleagues, continuously striving to give them the platform to develop personally and professionally and reach their full potential.

Salary - £45,000 - £65,000 dependant on experience

Bonus - 10% on target

Pension scheme - contribute up to 5% of your salary and Openwork will match you and put in an extra 5%

Critical illness cover

Income protection - 1x salary

Death in service - 4x salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy up to an additional 10 days

A range of other flexible benefits to include private medical insurance, dental insurance and much more.