Company Secretarial Assistant

• Provide expert advice and support within our Company Secretarial function

• Lead the preparation and documentation for board and committee meetings

• Hybrid working available, with flexible arrangements to suit business needs

About the role:

We are seeking a proactive and professional individual to support the Company Secretarial function in delivering highly effective, comprehensive company secretarial services to the Group. This role is central to ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulation, and corporate governance best practice.

As a key member of the team, you will manage and advise on governance, company law, and associated queries, ensuring timely resolution. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating Board and Committee meetings, producing and circulating documentation, and accurately minuting meetings for our subsidiary Boards and Board Committees. You will also manage regulatory and legislative filings, support the administration of the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust, and help promote a safe working environment.

Additionally, you will monitor and report on risk and compliance activities, and deliver short-term projects as required. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive and dynamic team.

About you:

You’re an organised, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You:

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to interact with board directors and senior executives

• Are highly organised and detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and quality

• Have experience or a keen interest in corporate governance, company law, or board administration

• Are comfortable producing comprehensive minutes and supporting documentation for meetings

• Have a proactive mindset, with a drive to improve processes and add value

• Are willing to learn and develop, with potential for further training and professional development

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards:

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary is £31,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience
• Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.

Working at NFU Mutual:

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us.

We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025 award was not only awarded with Distinction but also named us as the first UK-based company to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for ten years in a row. We are also the only Insurer to feature in the LinkedIn Top 15 Companies 2025 list of ‘Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK’, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.