Job Description
Overview:
To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
Assistant Company Secretary internally called Deputy Company Secretary
The Assistant Company Secretary will provide company secretarial guidance and support to the business. You will undertake activities necessary for meeting the requirements of relevant laws, the Constitution Agreement and Articles of Association. This includes managing and coordinating key company meetings e.g. Members' General Meetings, Board and Committee meetings.
Reporting to the Company Secretary, a key part of the role will involve engaging with the RSSB Board, the Executive Committee, Senior Leadership teams and external stakeholders such as the non-executive directors/NEDS.
Responsibilities:
Provide proactive company secretarial support and guidance to the RSSB Group Boards and Committees including on governance related matters (including in relation to RSSB's Constitution and Articles).
Oversee and coordinate arrangements for RSSB Board and Committee Meetings, including the preparation of papers and agendas. Manage the internal processes necessary to provide agenda papers and other related documentation.
Coordinate the production of the CEO's Board report and ensure all required Board notifications and approvals are included in compliance with RSSB Group's Scheme of Delegation. Communicate Board and Committee decisions to all required stakeholders.
Support RSSB Board and Committee meetings including drafting clear and concise meeting minutes, Chair meeting reports and action items reports.
Support the Company Secretary in fulfilling their role and deputising for them where required.
Manage the member voting process for new Industry NED elections in compliance with all relevant regulations and company documents.
Monitor the NED contract expirations and advise the Chair accordingly. Managing the appointment process for NEDs including issuing terms of appointment and conflict of interest declarations and coordinating the induction and onboarding process.
Provide all company secretarial support and administrative services to the Board Committees (including the Audit and Risk Committee) and to the two RSSB subsidiaries.
Manage and coordinate the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in compliance with the Constitution Agreement and Company Articles
Lead the Company Secretariat's role in the production, approval and submission of the Annual Report, working closely colleagues and external auditors on the coordination of the Annual Report and Accounts, information gathering and drafting and ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice requirements.
Manage and safekeep governance information and documentation.
Qualifications:
ICSA/CGI Associate qualification or equivalent university degree/diploma in Business and Administration, or be part qualified with substantial expertise as an inhouse Company Secretary or in a similar role.
Ability to grasp and assimilate legal and regulatory documents and practically apply relevant principles, as well as providing related advice where required.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of stakeholders and their commercial needs.
Able to liaise with and provide advice to key stakeholders building effective and lasting relationships.
Proficient written and verbal communications skills.
Consistent and meticulous attention to detail.
Discretion and integrity handling confidential information and working with Senior Stakeholders.
Effective administrative, organisational and time management skills.
A commitment to RSSB's values.
Desirable:
Working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 ("CA2006") including the ability to research and provide advice on various procedural and other aspects of the CA2006 and corporate governance matters to the Company Secretary.
Experience with using Board Portals.
Early applications are encouraged, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised deadline if sufficient numbers of applications are received.
We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing
If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at
We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request.
We value our staff and we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension.
To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
Assistant Company Secretary internally called Deputy Company Secretary
The Assistant Company Secretary will provide company secretarial guidance and support to the business. You will undertake activities necessary for meeting the requirements of relevant laws, the Constitution Agreement and Articles of Association. This includes managing and coordinating key company meetings e.g. Members' General Meetings, Board and Committee meetings.
Reporting to the Company Secretary, a key part of the role will involve engaging with the RSSB Board, the Executive Committee, Senior Leadership teams and external stakeholders such as the non-executive directors/NEDS.
Responsibilities:
Provide proactive company secretarial support and guidance to the RSSB Group Boards and Committees including on governance related matters (including in relation to RSSB's Constitution and Articles).
Oversee and coordinate arrangements for RSSB Board and Committee Meetings, including the preparation of papers and agendas. Manage the internal processes necessary to provide agenda papers and other related documentation.
Coordinate the production of the CEO's Board report and ensure all required Board notifications and approvals are included in compliance with RSSB Group's Scheme of Delegation. Communicate Board and Committee decisions to all required stakeholders.
Support RSSB Board and Committee meetings including drafting clear and concise meeting minutes, Chair meeting reports and action items reports.
Support the Company Secretary in fulfilling their role and deputising for them where required.
Manage the member voting process for new Industry NED elections in compliance with all relevant regulations and company documents.
Monitor the NED contract expirations and advise the Chair accordingly. Managing the appointment process for NEDs including issuing terms of appointment and conflict of interest declarations and coordinating the induction and onboarding process.
Provide all company secretarial support and administrative services to the Board Committees (including the Audit and Risk Committee) and to the two RSSB subsidiaries.
Manage and coordinate the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in compliance with the Constitution Agreement and Company Articles
Lead the Company Secretariat's role in the production, approval and submission of the Annual Report, working closely colleagues and external auditors on the coordination of the Annual Report and Accounts, information gathering and drafting and ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice requirements.
Manage and safekeep governance information and documentation.
Qualifications:
ICSA/CGI Associate qualification or equivalent university degree/diploma in Business and Administration, or be part qualified with substantial expertise as an inhouse Company Secretary or in a similar role.
Ability to grasp and assimilate legal and regulatory documents and practically apply relevant principles, as well as providing related advice where required.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of stakeholders and their commercial needs.
Able to liaise with and provide advice to key stakeholders building effective and lasting relationships.
Proficient written and verbal communications skills.
Consistent and meticulous attention to detail.
Discretion and integrity handling confidential information and working with Senior Stakeholders.
Effective administrative, organisational and time management skills.
A commitment to RSSB's values.
Desirable:
Working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 ("CA2006") including the ability to research and provide advice on various procedural and other aspects of the CA2006 and corporate governance matters to the Company Secretary.
Experience with using Board Portals.
Early applications are encouraged, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised deadline if sufficient numbers of applications are received.
We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing
If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at
We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request.
We value our staff and we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension.
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