Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Overview

Job role: Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Salary: £75,000– £78,000 + up to 15% bonus per annum

Working location: Milton Keynes

Employment type: full time, permanent

Job summary:

Join NHBC as a Senior Assistant Company Secretary and become a key player in our mission to raise standards in house building and protect homeowners. Based in London & Milton Keynes, you will work within our Secretariat team to deliver top-tier company secretarial services. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with UK legal and regulatory standards while driving high standards of corporate governance across NHBC.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Board and Committee Operations: Facilitate the seamless operation of boards and committees, including meeting planning, agenda setting, minute taking, and logistical coordination.

• Non-Executive Director Engagement: Collaborate with board and committee chairs and executive management to develop annual schedules and agendas, draft minutes, and oversee the effectiveness of board and committee processes.

• Corporate Governance: Execute various corporate governance projects, including the review of terms of reference, annual reporting requirements, director training programs, and effectiveness reviews.

• NHBC Council Management: Assist in managing Council activities, including succession planning, Council engagement, and AGM preparations.

• Advisory and Compliance: Provide authoritative advice on corporate governance and regulatory matters, ensure timely statutory filings, and maintain accurate corporate records.

• Governance Framework: Enhance and oversee the governance framework to ensure compliance with relevant UK governance and statutory requirements.

What we’re looking for

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in a senior company secretarial role, preferably within a PRA/FCA regulated financial services environment.

• Skills: Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to engage confidently with a diverse range of stakeholders. Proficient in minute-taking, highly organized, and solution-oriented.

• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of company law, secretarial practice, corporate governance, and regulatory issues.

• Qualifications: Educated to degree level and Corporate Governance Institute (CGI) Qualified (Associate).

• Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, a strong team player, pragmatic thinker, and able to act with integrity and discretion.

Qualifications

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.