Assistant Company Secretary - YorkJob Reference: 000543Salary: Salary dependant on experienceClosing Date: 04/24/2026 00:00:00Location: YorkEmployement Type: Full TimeBenenden Health is a leading UK not-for-profit healthcare provider committed to offering low-cost private healthcare. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Company Secretary, either CGI qualified or part qualified. Reporting into the Company Secretary, we are looking for an Assistant Company Secretary to come on board and support across the group with Board/Committee management and a wide range of governance projects.Key areas of responsibilityHave your own Committee responsibilities but also have the opportunity to get involved across all subsidiary boards and our charitable trusts.Support in maintaining the organisation’s governance framework, ensuring compliance with the AFM Governance Code, UK Corporate Governance Code, relevant legislation and best practice. Develop into a trusted advisor with strong relationships across business functions to support effective governance operations. Contribute to statutory and regulatory reporting, including drafting sections of the Annual Report and Accounts and other required disclosures. You’ll also get involved with board evaluations, director inductions and training and contribute to a wide range of governance related projects. What you’ll bring to the roleYou’ll be CGI qualified or part qualified with relevant experience. This will not be your first job, but you are ready to take the next move and put into practice what you have learnt so far. You’ll have evidence of been a great team player with the ability to work collaboratively with a ‘Hands on’ and flexible approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude.You’ll be able to demonstrate strong time management skills and able to work to deadlines producing high quality work.The role can be tailored to your current experience and development needs and offers experience of working directly with Chairs, Executive Board members and NEDs. The Benenden Health office is based in York and whilst we do work hybrid, there is a requirement of weekly office attendance.What we offer employees:Smart, flexible working achieve your objectives in the way that best suits you.Corporate Benenden Health membership and Corporate Benenden Cash planStarting on 27 days holiday, plus Bank HolidaysPension with up to 10% employer contributionsDiscount available on other Benenden Health products.Employee Assistance ProgramUnlimited access to £500 Refer a Friend Bonus SchemeDiscount and cash back on hundreds of high-street retailers.Excellent training and career progression opportunitiesCycle to work scheme.Employee engagement eventsJoin us in our mission to provide low-cost private healthcare to everyone and improve the nation’s health via digital marketing, advertising and storytelling. For further information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile.