Company Secretary

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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