EY Assistant - Company Secretary CBS Birmingham 

United Kingdom, England, Birmingham 

25064421

Your key responsibilities
This is a new exciting and dynamic role within the UK Company Secretariat, where the individual will:

• report to a Senior Assistant Company Secretary;
• support the Senior Assistant Company Secretary at a number of Board committees; have responsibility for a number of forums;
• Assist in fulfilling company secretarial compliance obligations for the EY UK subsidiaries; and
• have other responsibilities, including various governance projects, including drafting sections of the firm’s Transparency Report and providing formal governance advice.
• Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

We are seeking an individual who is keen to develop their career, governance knowledge, skills and experience in a regulated business environment. They are likely to have 2+ years relevant experience, interested in studying towards the Chartered Governance Institute (CGi) exams or equivalent and will possess the following skills and experience:

• Some knowledge of company secretarial practice;
• Meeting support experience, having attended and managed Committee meetings in a sophisticated business environment;
• Good written communication skills, including the ability to draft minutes with excellent attention to detail and produced to tight deadlines;
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to interact with senior stakeholders;
• Proactive in approach to forward planning;
• Some experience with a board portal system such as Diligent.

What we look for

• A self-starter who actively looks to build relationships based on trust and confidence.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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