Board Secretariat & Governance Manager

Verne; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic growth environment

Competitive compensation package

International team

Job summary

Verne is seeking an experienced Company Secretarial Manager to lead governance, statutory compliance and board administration. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the role acts as a trusted adviser to the Board and senior leadership, establishing governance practices, ensuring compliance across entities and supporting governance reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating board calendars, preparing minutes, maintaining group structures and overseeing director appointments, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Chartered governance qualification or legal qualification (or equivalent) is required.
• Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland or equivalent is desirable.
• A relevant degree or comparable professional qualification is expected.

Responsibilities

• Serve as secretary to the Board and committees, coordinating calendars, agendas, papers, meetings and minutes.
• Advise directors on governance requirements, duties, conflicts of interest and authorities.
• Coordinate director appointments, resignations, induction and ongoing development.
• Maintain statutory books, registers and corporate records and oversee filings and corporate compliance.
• Develop and maintain governance framework, policies and decision-making protocols.
• Support governance reporting and ensure reserved-matter processes are followed.

Skills

Governance management

Board administration

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Chartered governance qualification

Legal qualification

CG Institute membership desirable

Job description

Verne is seeking an experienced Company Secretarial Manager to lead governance, statutory compliance and board administration. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the role acts as a trusted adviser to the Board and senior leadership, establishing governance practices, ensuring compliance across entities and supporting governance reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating board calendars, preparing minutes, maintaining group structures and overseeing director appointments, with a focus on