Corporate Governance Trainee

Persimmon Homes; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5* housebuilder

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Bonus

Employee Benefits Platform

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Job summary

Persimmon Homes invites applications for a Corporate Governance Trainee based at our head office in York. You will support the governance function across the Group, with exposure to board processes and senior stakeholders, while studying towards the Chartered Governance Institute qualification.

This entry-level role suits a graduate or someone starting their governance career, offering full study support, a professional environment, and opportunities to develop into more senior governance roles

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Previous experience in a company secretarial, governance or legal environment would be beneficial, but not essential, as training will be provided.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive and professional approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to deadlines.
• A desire to study towards a CGI qualification.
• A genuine interest in corporate governance, together with the maturity, professionalism and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain statutory records and assist with regulatory filings.
• Assist with Annual Report and AGM preparations.
• Support governance information on the corporate website.
• Assist with preparation and release of regulatory announcements.
• Assist with board and committee packs.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Proactive mindset

Governance knowledge

Education

Graduate or equivalent

CGI qualification study

Job description

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as Corporate Governance Trainee and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

We’re one of the UK’s largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.

At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as Corporate Governance Trainee, you’ll benefit from:

• 5* housebuilder – Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Bonus
• Employee Benefits Platform – Giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

What is the role?

We’re looking for a Corporate Governance Trainee based at our head office in York. Reporting to the Deputy Company Secretary, you will help to maintain an efficient and professional governance function across the Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate, or someone who is seeking their first governance role, to begin a governance career within a FTSE company. The role offers exposure to Board and Committee processes, listed company regulation and senior stakeholders, while providing practical experience with full study support towards the Chartered Governance Institute qualification. Successful candidates will be supported in developing the skills and experience required to progress towards more senior governance roles as their responsibilities develop.

The role would be ideal for an individual with a genuine interest in how companies are governed and how Boards make decisions, who is keen to develop a long-term career in corporate governance. Whilst this is an entry-level role, it is a position requiring professionalism, discretion, attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.

What you’ll do as a Corporate Governance Trainee

• Maintain statutory records for Group companies using Diligent Entities.
• Prepare and submit confirmation statements and other regulatory filings to Companies House.
• Support the administration of the Group's share schemes.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of the Annual Report and AGM.
• Assist with the maintenance of governance information on the corporate website.
• Support the preparation and release of regulatory announcements to the London Stock Exchange.
• Assist with the assembly of Board and Committee packs using Diligent Boards.

What experience and qualifications do I need?

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Previous experience in a company secretarial, governance or legal environment would be beneficial, but not essential, as training will be provided.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive and professional approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to deadlines.
• A desire to study towards a CGI qualification.
• A genuine interest in corporate governance, together with the maturity, professionalism and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.