Company Secretary - YorkJob Reference: 000462Salary: £85,000Closing Date: 19/03/2025 00:00:00Location: YorkEmployement Type: Full TimeDo 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 managementAccountable 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 resolutionsSupport the chair of each Board in ensuring that the Board functions efficiently and effectivelyArranging Board and Board Committee meetings including issuing of notices of meetingsSkills and ExperienceComprehensive 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 professionalismThe 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 membershipFree Corporate Benenden Cash plan (helps towards Dental, optical and complimentary therapies)Free onsite car parkingUp to 35 days’ holiday including bank holiday and no weekend or bank holidays working.Pension with up to 10% employer contributionsDiscount available on other Benenden productsEmployee Assistance ProgramUnlimited access to £500 Refer a Friend Bonus SchemeDiscount and cash back on hundreds of high-street retailersOpportunity for hybrid workingExcellent training and career progression opportunitiesCycle to work schemeFree hot drinks Free fruitEmployee engagement eventsSupporting local charitiesOnsite First Aiders and Mental Health First AidersFree onsite gymFor further information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile.