Company Description Were Togetherthemarket leading property finance experts with an entrepreneurial spirit.Based in Cheadle, South Manchester, weve been established since in 1974 and have built a team of over 750 colleagues, who are passionate about supporting individuals and businesses achieve their property ambitions by making finance work for them. We pride ourselves on our common-sense approach to lending and offer a range of mortgage and secured loan products to individuals and businesses who are typically underserved by mainstream lenders. Our customers are central to everything we do and we work hard to support them to turn challenges into opportunities which make our customers' property ambitions a reality. Were looking for great people from all backgrounds and experiences who love working together and putting our customers at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our brilliantly different team of people. Job Description As an Assistant Company Secretary, you will support the Company Secretary and work with other team members to put in place appropriate corporate governance systems and controls, and to promote high standards of governance. You will support the Company Secretary with the management and organisation of all board processes and statutory reporting requirements and support the Groups directors with corporate governance and related matters. As anAssistant Company Secretary, we are looking for someone to: Assist with arrangements for board meetings, including the preparation of agendas with internal stakeholders, the provision of timely information to board members in advance of board meetings as well as the preparation and circulation of minutes and actions from board and committee meetings in line with internal processes and SLAs Monitor and record progress against and closure of board and committee actions Support the Company Secretary to ensure that board and committee decisions are communicated appropriately and that here is a good flow of information between the board and board committees Act as a source of support to all directors (especially non-executive directors). Alert the Company Secretary to any matter where the board may be in breach of corporate governance best practice Support the Company Secretary in their duty to inform the Groups directors of restrictions and responsibilities imposed upon them by either the Company, legislation or any regulatory bodies (e.g. FCA) Keep up to date with changes to relevant regulation and legislation (e.g. Companies Act), assess the impact of changes and inform the Company Secretary so that they can ensure any changes are communicated to the Groups directors, implemented fully and in a timely manner Support the Company Secretary with the preparation of the necessary disclosures on corporate governance in the Groups Annual Report and Accounts and relevant subsidiary Accounts as required Qualifications Essential Experience of working as part of a Co Sec team CGQP (formerly CSQS) qualified or comparable experience in Financial Services Experience of attending board and committee meetings and preparing accurate and concise minutes Working knowledge of relevant corporate governance standards (e.g. UK Corporate Governance Code, Wates Principles) Good knowledge of Company Law Benefits working at Together 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays Buy & sell holidays Discretionary annual bonus Matched pension contribution Life assurance Critical illness cover Health cash plan Private medical insurance Free access to company holiday homes Travel season ticket loans Ride to work scheme Free local gym access Local bar / restaurant discounts Together Money embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We care that you have a great experience with us at Together, if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience easier, please let us know and well do all we can. Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.