Assistant Company Secretary

Hyde Housing Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading affordable housing provider in London seeks an Assistant Company Secretary to deliver governance services. This role involves supporting Boards and Committees, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance practices. The ideal candidate will possess a CGI (ICSA) qualification (or progress towards it) and have experience in regulatory environments. This position offers the chance to grow within an organization that values diversity, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Life assurance

Great holidays

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experienced in governance or company secretarial roles.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills required.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across various levels.

Responsibilities

• Support company secretarial service to Boards and Committees.
• Prepare and circulate Board and Committee papers efficiently.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and follow up on actions.
• Maintain records and assist with governance matters.

Skills

CGI (ICSA) qualification progress

Experience in company secretarial or governance

Good understanding of corporate governance principles

Excellent minute-taking skills

Solid understanding of the Companies Act 2006

Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Experience in regulated environment

Exposure to charity governance

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent progress towards CGI (ICSA)

Job description

Assistant Company Secretary at The Hyde Group

Expires on 18/02/2026

We’re looking for an Assistant Company Secretary to support the delivery of an efficient and effective governance service across Hyde. Working as part of the Company Secretariat team and reporting to the Group Company Secretary, you’ll help ensure our Boards and Committees are well supported and operate in line with statutory, regulatory and best practice requirements.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build experience in corporate governance within a large, complex organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the delivery of a high-quality company secretarial service to Hyde Group Boards and Committees, ensuring meetings are properly organised and serviced.
• Assist with the preparation, coordination and timely circulation of Board and Committee papers, agendas and action logs.
• Provide administrative and governance support to Board and Committee members, helping them understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Attend meetings as required, taking accurate minutes, and follow‑up of actions.
• Maintain company secretarial records, including registers of interests, member databases and governance archives.
• Support the Group Company Secretary with routine governance matters, including statutory and regulatory filings and day‑to‑day activities.

What we’re looking for

• CGI (ICSA) qualified or sufficient progress working to complete it, or a relevant qualification.
• Experience in a company secretarial, governance or regulatory role.
• Good understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Excellent minute‑taking and board support skills.
• Solid understanding of the Companies Act 2006.
• Clear communication, excellent attention to detail and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within multi‑entity structures, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Exposure to charity or foundation governance.

At Hyde, strong governance underpins everything we do. You’ll be part of a supportive team, gain exposure to senior decision‑making, and develop your skills within an organisation that values integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement. Hyde is one of the UK’s leading and award‑winning providers of affordable homes in London, the South‑East and surrounding areas. We provide and manage 50,000 homes to over 100,000 customers. Our ethos is simple: by providing customers with a safe and decent home it allows them to realise their potential, enjoy their environment and contribute to their community.

• Life assurance
• Great holidays
• An award‑winning flexible benefits package.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the Hyde Group. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is the norm and not an initiative. Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that reflects our customer profile and where everyone is proud to be unique.

Hyde is a disability confident employer and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.