Benenden Health
Job title:
Company Secretary
Company
Benenden Health
Job description
Do you want a career within a business that is not driven by profit, but by providing excellent service? A career within a business that is sustained by a genuine community, with everyone coming together to support each other? A career with an amazing history and a bright future?With a 119-year history, a mutual ethos and over 850,000 members, Benenden Health is a unique place to work. Whatever the department, no 2 days are ever the same and the opportunities are as diverse as the members we serve.Benenden Health has exciting opportunities for a Company Secretary with comprehensive experience of working in corporate governance, ideally in a similar role and preferably in the regulated insurance or financial services sectorReporting into the Chief Risk Officer the role will:-
- Ensure that Benenden Health and its subsidiaries adheres to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain high standards of corporate governance.
- Effectively communicate between the board of directors and executive management
- Accountable for providing company secretariat services to the Group.
- Working with the Head of Governance and Risk to ensure that governance and compliance activities are aligned and support the business strategy.
- Delivery of corporate governance support and policy framework to the Group.
- Manage Benenden Health’s Annual General Meeting, including the preparation of notices and resolutions
- Support the chair of each Board in ensuring that the Board functions efficiently and effectively
- Arranging Board and Board Committee meetings including issuing of notices of meetings
Skills and Experience
- Comprehensive experience working in corporate governance, ideally in a similar role and preferably in the regulated insurance or financial services sector.
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and regulatory requirements.
- Preferred member of the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) or equivalent qualification.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to influence at all levels.
- Confident communicator with comprehensive organisational skills and close attention to detail.
- A proactive professional and productive approach.
- Solution-focused and innovative in overcoming complex challenges and managing change.
- High degree of discretion and professionalism
The Benenden Health office is based in York and whilst there will be an opportunity to work from home, this role is offered on a hybrid basis and there will be requirement of a weekly attendance at the office.Working for a business with such a strong commitment to ‘doing the right thing’, you can expect a broad range of benefits, including;
- Free Corporate Benenden Health membership
- Free Corporate Benenden Cash plan (helps towards Dental, optical and complimentary therapies)
- Free onsite car parking
- Up to 35 days’ holiday including bank holiday and no weekend or bank holidays working.
- Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Discount available on other Benenden products
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
- Discount and cash back on hundreds of high-street retailers
- Opportunity for hybrid working
- Excellent training and career progression opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free hot drinks
- Free fruit
- Employee engagement events
- Supporting local charities
- Onsite First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
- Free onsite gym
For further information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile.
Expected salary
Location
York
Job date
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:03:12 GMT
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