Head of Statutory Reporting and Compliance

OSB Group; Chatham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-listed specialist bank is looking for a Head of Statutory Compliance and Governance Reporting. You will ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements while supporting effective governance practices at the Board level. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within a listed company, strong knowledge of UK regulations, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers a salary between £80,000 and £100,000 with a competitive benefits package including an annual bonus and generous leave.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 25%

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)

Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection

Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Assistant Company Secretary position.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and corporate governance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory and reporting compliance across the Group.
• Support the Board in meeting statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
• Manage documentation for share allotments and regulatory notifications.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Governance Professional accreditation

Relevant professional qualification in financial services

Job description

OSB Group PLC is a UK-listed specialist bank with a governance framework that supports a FTSE-listed company operating in a regulated financial sector. The Governance team plays a critical role in supporting OSB's corporate governance, statutory compliance and Board accountability. The Governance & Secretariat team ensures that OSB's governance framework:

• supports effective decision-making at Board and Committee level
• maintains compliance with statutory, regulatory and listing obligations
• enables transparent and accurate shareholder and market disclosures
• embeds industry-best governance and risk culture across the Group

The team acts as a trusted governance partner to the Board, Board Committees, Executive Committee and senior leadership, helping to safeguard the organisation's legal and regulatory standing and ensuring robust, transparent and effective governance practices. Through strong governance oversight, the team supports sound decision-making, statutory compliance and shareholder confidence across the Group.

What you will be doing

As the Head of Statutory Compliance and Governance Reporting, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Governance team to ensure the delivery of strong corporate governance throughout OSB. You will play a key role in supporting the organisation, the Board and its Committees in meeting their statutory, regulatory and governance responsibilities. You will be responsible for the provision of statutory, regulatory and shareholder compliance across the Group, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, statutory, regulatory and disclosure requirements, while promoting good governance practice throughout the organisation. The role reports to the Group Head of Corporate Governance and works closely with the General Counsel & Company Secretary, supporting them in ensuring that OSB's corporate governance and conduct remain of the highest standard, consistent with a UK-listed financial services organisation.

Responsibilities

Disclosure & Reporting

• Lead statutory and reporting compliance, including share plans and subsidiary management
• Deliver PLC requirements including the AGM, Annual Report and shareholder communications
• Ensure compliance with Listing Rules, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, Market Abuse Regime, Companies Act 2006, and UK Corporate Governance Code
• Draft and release stock exchange announcements and oversee PDMR disclosures
• Project manage the OSB Group Annual Report and subsidiary accounts, working closely with Finance, auditors and key stakeholders

Shareholder Services

• Oversee share plan administration and issued share capital register
• Manage documentation for share allotments and regulatory notifications
• Act as relationship manager for the inside information portal and share dealing approvals

Board & Committee Support

• Act as Secretary to key Board Committees (primarily Risk and Audit) and Management Committees
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, draft minutes, and advise on governance best practice
• Support subsidiary governance, statutory filings, and director onboarding

Leadership & People

• Line manage and coach team members, supporting professional development and capability building
• Promote governance initiatives and maintain up-to-date reference materials

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Assistant Company Secretary position within a listed company environment
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks (Listing Rules, Companies Act, UK Corporate Governance Code)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to lead complex projects and manage competing priorities
• Qualified Governance Professional accredited by the Chartered Governance Institute, Legal Counsel or relevant professional qualification gained within financial services
• Leadership skills with experience in line managing members of a governance team

Benefits

We offer a base salary depending on experience of £80,000 - £100,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 25%
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan

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