Assistant Company Secretary

Yorkshire Building Society; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Employee benefits portal

Job summary

Yorkshire Building Society is seeking a Lead Governance Associate (Assistant Company Secretary level) to join the Group Governance Office. You will help ensure statutory and regulatory obligations are met while supporting the Board, committees and senior stakeholders.

This hybrid role involves coordinating governance activities, drafting minutes and papers, developing governance frameworks, and driving continuous improvement across the Society.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Corporate Secretariat or governance function, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Good understanding of corporate governance principles and practices, or a desire to develop expertise in this area.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written communication skills, including drafting minutes, reports and governance documentation.
• High levels of attention to detail and sound professional judgement.
• Confidence to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence across the business.
• Proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of the Board, Board Committees and executive governance forums.
• Manage governance meetings for agenda planning, papers, actions and minutes.
• Support directors' induction, training, development and Board effectiveness activities.
• Maintain governance frameworks, policies and key constitutional documents.
• Support statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, filings and corporate records management.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Annual Report & Accounts and AGM.
• Support subsidiary governance and corporate transactions.
• Provide governance advice and support across the Society.
• Contribute to governance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Governance experience

Stakeholder relations

Organizational skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Job description

Are you passionate about governance and enabling effective decision making?

We're looking for a Lead Governance Associate (Assistant Company Secretary level) to join our expanding Group Governance Office.This is an exciting time to join the GGO as our remit continues to evolve, we're expanding our influence across the Society, helping to strengthen governance, improve decision-making and support organisational effectiveness.

This newly created role offers a broad mix of Board and Committee support, corporate governance, statutory compliance and governance improvement activities. Working closely with senior leaders and Non-Executive Directors, you'll help strengthen decision-making, ensure regulatory compliance and support the Society in maintaining the highest standards of governance.

About the Role

As a Lead Governance Associate, you'll support the delivery of effective corporate governance and help ensure the Society meets its statutory and regulatory obligations.

Working closely with governance leads and senior stakeholders, you'll coordinate governance activities, support high-quality decision making, maintain critical records and provide support across a broad range of governance activities.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your governance and company secretarial expertise while working closely with senior executives, Non-Executive Directors and key stakeholders across the Society.

This is a varied role with exposure across the full governance spectrum. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the effective operation of the Board, Board Committees and executive governance forums.
• Managing governance processes for meetings, including agenda planning, papers, actions and minutes.
• Supporting directors' induction, training, development and Board effectiveness activities.
• Maintaining and developing governance frameworks, policies and key constitutional documents.
• Supporting statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, filings and corporate records management.
• Contributing to the delivery of the Annual Report & Accounts and Annual General Meeting.
• Supporting subsidiary governance and corporate transactions.
• Providing governance advice and support to colleague across the Society.
• Contributing to governance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We're looking for an organised, proactive and highly professional individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with senior stakeholders.

You'll bring:

• Experience within a Corporate Secretariat or governance function, preferably in a regulated environment.
• A good understanding of corporate governance principles and practices, or a genuine desire to develop expertise in this area.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written communication skills, including drafting minutes, reports and governance documentation.
• High levels of attention to detail and sound professional judgement.
• Confidence to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders and influence across the business.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working.

Please Note: This is a hybrid role, requiring attendance in the office a minimum of one day per week, usually YBS office locations in Leeds and/or Bradford, with additional office attendance required in line with the Board and Committee calendar and other governance related engagements.

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility.

We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development.

We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity.

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.