Senior Company Secretariat Assistant | S2 | Legal and Corporate Governance

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Senior Company Secretariat Assistant in a forward-thinking organization. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality governance advice and support to boards and committees, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. You will engage with senior stakeholders and manage a portfolio of legal entities, contributing to annual reports and financial statements. Join a dynamic team that values flexibility and diversity, offering a hybrid working model and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Annual cash allowance for benefits

Discretionary performance-related bonus

Company pension contributions

Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Access to digital health services

Death-in-service protection benefits

Employee discount platform

Voluntary healthcare benefits

Share plans

Access to Santander products

Qualifications

• Experience in a listed or financial services company is preferred.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with running various Board Committees and take minutes.
• Manage a portfolio of subsidiary legal entities.

Skills

Company secretarial experience

Stakeholder management

Minute writing skills

Knowledge of the Companies Act

Organizational skills

Education

Chartered Governance qualification

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Senior Company Secretariat Assistant | S2 | Legal and Corporate Governance, Milton Keynes

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Join our community! We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Company Secretariat Assistant to join the UK Corporate Governance Office. You’ll be part of a team providing high-quality governance advice and support to Santander UK boards and committees, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance and governance best practices throughout the group.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with running the Board Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee, Results Committee, and Economic Crime Committee. This includes preparing for meetings, taking minutes, and distributing actions.
2. Managing your own portfolio of subsidiary legal entities.
3. Contributing to the preparation of the annual report and financial statements.
4. Adhering to statutory compliance and governance standards, internal governance requirements, and considering new business and legislative developments/projects.

Requirements:

• Company secretarial experience, preferably in a listed or financial services company.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging with senior stakeholders (Chairman, Non-Executive Directors, Senior Executives).

Preferred skills and experience:

• Minute writing skills and some knowledge of the Companies Act.
• Working towards or interested in qualifying under the Chartered Governance Institute or equivalent.
• Experience assisting with running Board Committees.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Additional information:

This permanent role is based at Unity Place, Milton Keynes. We support flexible working patterns, with a hybrid approach requiring attendance of at least a few days per month. We encourage applicants to consider their travel distance and costs. We are open to discussing part-time hours or job-sharing options during the recruitment process.

At Santander, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and can succeed. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals.

Compensation and benefits include:

• Annual cash allowance to spend on benefits.
• Discretionary performance-related bonus.
• Company contributions to your pension plan.
• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with options to purchase additional days.
• Access to digital health services, including GP.
• Protection benefits, including death-in-service, income protection, and optional additional cover.
• Employee discount platform for various retailers and services.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates.
• Share plans and charitable giving opportunities.
• Access to Santander products like free current accounts and credit cards for employees.

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