Senior Assistant Company Secretary

Senior Assistant Company Secretary

London Bridge

£60,000 - £70,000

Would you like to join Hyde as a Senior Assistant Company Secretary?

This is a senior role supporting our boards, committees, joint ventures and subsidiary companies, making sure our governance arrangements are well run, compliant and effective.You will work closely with senior leaders, board and committee members, organise and support key meetings, provide high-quality governance advice, and step in for the Group Company Secretary when needed.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead day-to-day governance support for boards, committees, joint ventures and subsidiary companies across the Group.


• Ensure meetings are well planned, properly serviced and compliant with legal, regulatory and good practice requirements.


• Provide clear governance advice to board and committee members, senior leaders and colleagues across the business.


• Support the setup and ongoing management of commercial subsidiaries and other legal entities within the Group structure.


• Oversee company records, statutory filings, registers and governance information so they are accurate and up to date.


• Help improve governance processes and procedures so they are efficient, practical and fit for purpose.


• Deputise for the Group Company Secretary, including attending meetings and taking minutes when required.

• Strong experience in company secretariat, governance or corporate administration gained by working within a multi-entity organisation ideally in a regulated housing environment.


• Either CGI (ICSA) qualified, or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable experience in a regulated sector.


• Strong understanding of company law, governance frameworks and statutory filing equirements.


• Experience of supporting boards or committees, including preparing papers, advising stakeholders, and taking accurate minutes.


• Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders.


• Strong organisation skills, excellent attention to detail and confidence in managing competing priorities in a busy environment.

At Hyde, strong governance underpins everything we do. You will help shape good decision-making across the Group and play an important part in supporting strong, effective governance 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 125,000 homes to over 350,000 customers and are the first major London Housing organisation to achieve the top regulatory rating for the quality of our services to 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.

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We’re committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, ensuring that different perspectives are represented in decision-making, service delivery, and the way we shape our organisation.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Please note: candidates will be required to complete an online psychometric assessment prior to interview. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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