Company Secretarial
- Management of NWS Board committee meetings and Executive meetings processes (scheduling, agenda, advice on paper content, communicating meeting outputs and drafting of minutes)
- Management of NWS Board meeting may be required
- Effective forward planning of Board/Executive meetings
- Produce, approve, and keep copies of Board committee minutes and decisions
- Co-ordination and completion of statutory filings at Companies House and completion of company books and other records e.g. terms of reference up to date
- Coordinate communications with NWS Board members between meetings and oversight of logistics arrangements
- Plan and organise appropriate inductions and training for NWS Board members
- Drafting appropriate terms of reference for NWS Board and committees and keeping them under regular review
- Work collaboratively with other Company Secretarial teams across the NDA Group
Corporate Governance
- Supporting the development and implementation of a practical Corporate governance framework within NWS to help directors discharge their statutory duties in line with good industry practice (and including benchmarking with external organisations)
- Supporting the annual evaluation of Board/Executive effectiveness
- Monitoring and advising on the efficacy of implementation of policies and procedures to facilitate continual policy improvement.
- Awareness of issues with a view to developing reports and recommendations based on specialist knowledge and best practice in conjunction with the Company Secretarial team.
Essential:
- Relevant demonstrable experience of providing executive assistant/secretarial/PA support at Executive level
- Good knowledge of the principles of best practice in governance and how they apply to the public sector;
- Awareness of good governance practice as it applies to Public Bodies;
- The ability to assemble and communicate complex information and advice, including the ability to draft company secretarial documents.
- Relevant experience of Company Secretarial work;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills required to develop and maintain constructive working relationships;
- The ability to advise senior staff effectively;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate experience in writing accurate and concise minutes, reports and briefings;
- The ability to organise and chase progress to deliver desired business outcomes and results
- The ability to work independently and to prioritise complex and competing demands;
Desired:
- Company Secretarial Qualification or working towards
- Degree (preferred but not essential)
- Providing support at Board level is preferable
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the diversity of our people and actively seek to have a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the communities we support. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates who have a disability.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We select people according to their abilities and our needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.