Corporate Governance Manager

Aviva; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Corporate Governance Manager to support its Group and Plc Company Secretarial team. You will engage with senior management, provide governance support for board activities, and ensure compliance with statutory duties. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with contributions up to 14%

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually

Paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

Qualifications

• Qualified company secretary with corporate governance knowledge.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of UK company law and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end support to a portfolio of Aviva Group Centre entities.
• Attend board meetings, minuting and supporting activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and UK Corporate Governance Code.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified company secretary

Job description

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We have an opportunity for a Corporate Governance Manager to join our team. This is a great role for someone to support the Group and Plc Company Secretarial team, ensuring the provision of high-end corporate governance support!

About the role:

You will be responsible for providing end-to-end support to a portfolio of Aviva Group Centre entities, including board meeting attendance, minuting, support, and administration (such as drafting agendas and corporate governance papers, and loading papers), engaging with directors and senior management, and advising and training directors to ensure statutory duties are discharged effectively in accordance with the Companies Act and UK Corporate Governance Code. You will also ensure statutory filings and records are maintained accurately, including Board appointments, share transactions, and overseas requirements. Additionally, you will support corporate transactions and listed company compliance, assist with external reporting, and contribute to AGM preparations.

Skills and experience:

• Qualified company secretary with corporate governance knowledge, ideally from FTSE 100/250 companies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, confident communicating with senior executives and directors.
• Strong knowledge of UK company law, administration, and corporate governance, especially in listed company environments.
• Ability to work independently and make critical decisions.
• Attention to detail, with excellent presentation and report-writing skills.

Benefits:

• Starting salary circa £70,000 (dependent on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary, performance-dependent
• Generous pension scheme - employer contributions up to 14%
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually via our Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• Supportive policies including parental and carers’ leave
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work and sustainability options
• Paid volunteering days and community involvement
• Wellbeing support and resources

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Inclusive workplace:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-sharing, and adapt locations, hours, and patterns to suit our colleagues and business needs.