Senior Company Secretary — Governance & Compliance

Banco Santander; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Company Secretary to join their Corporate Governance Office in Milton Keynes or London. This role involves providing high-quality internal and corporate governance support, ensuring compliance with governance best practices and regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of experience in corporate governance and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, 30 days holiday, and a car allowance along with other benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

£6,000 car allowance per year

Company funded individual private medical insurance

Death-in-service benefit and income protection

Access to discounted products and services

Wellbeing support and programs

Volunteering opportunities

Global growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of corporate governance including knowledge of the Companies Act 2006.
• At least 7 years experience working as a company secretary in listed or financial services.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment ideally financial services.
• Ability to mentor and develop more junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal and corporate governance advice to the business.
• Provide specialist advice on corporate governance best practice.
• Participate as lead on the annual report and financial statements.
• Deputise for the Head of Corporate and Internal Governance.
• Act as Secretary and advisor to one or more Board level Committees.

Skills

Office Manager Experience

Legal Drafting

Typing

Litigation

Clerical Experience

Intellectual Property Law

Sage

Transcription

Filing

Copywriting

Project Coordination

Word Processing

Education

Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute

Job description

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Company Secretary to join their Corporate Governance Office in Milton Keynes or London. This role involves providing high-quality internal and corporate governance support, ensuring compliance with governance best practices and regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of experience in corporate governance and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, 30 days holiday, and a car allowance along with other benefits.