Company Secretary in East Kilbride

East Kilbride (Onsite with flex) | Full-time / 35 hours per week | Highly competitive

At Alba, we're building something special: a modern bank with a human touch.

Our mission is simple: to enable people, businesses and communities to flourish. As we continue our growth journey, we're looking for ambitious, driven and collaborative individuals who want to help shape the future of banking.

We're now seeking an experienced Company Secretary to play a pivotal role at the heart of our governance framework. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Chair, Board and Executive Committee, you'll act as a trusted adviser, ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance are maintained as we continue our exciting growth journey.

What you'll do:

• Act as a trusted adviser to the Chair, Board, Board Committees and Executive Committee on corporate governance, Board effectiveness and governance obligations.
• Lead the ongoing development and enhancement of Alba's governance framework, policies and procedures.
• Deliver a high-quality company secretarial service across the Bank.
• Manage all Board, Committee and shareholder governance activities, ensuring effective planning, coordination and administration.
• Prepare and coordinate Board and Committee agendas, papers and governance packs to support effective decision-making.
• Attend Board and Committee meetings, providing governance guidance and producing accurate, high-quality minutes and action tracking.
• Support the Chair, Non-Executive Directors and Executive team in the effective discharge of their governance responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory, corporate governance and company secretarial requirements.
• Maintain statutory registers and oversee Companies House filings and corporate records.
• Administer Board resolutions, shareholder communications and corporate governance documentation.
• Lead the annual Board and Committee calendar, ensuring meetings, governance activities and annual work plans are delivered effectively.
• Support Director onboarding, induction, training and ongoing development programmes.
• Monitor emerging governance and regulatory developments, providing practical guidance on governance implications and Board reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, auditors, advisers and key internal stakeholders.
• Support strategic initiatives by ensuring appropriate governance oversight, decision-making processes and approvals are in place.
• Drive continuous improvement across governance processes, policies and Board administration activities.
• Ensure accurate governance records are maintained and corporate documentation is securely managed.
• Be a role model for our Alba Values and Alba ways of working.

What you'll bring:

• Significant Company Secretary experience within a regulated Financial Services environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate governance requirements, company secretarial practice and governance best practice.
• Proven experience supporting Boards, Board Committees, Chairs and Executive teams.
• Experience managing Board and Committee cycles, including agenda planning, papers, minute-taking and action tracking.
• A strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks, statutory obligations and governance reporting requirements.
• The ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with Board members, senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to produce clear, concise and high-quality Board papers and minutes.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate governance records and documentation.
• Sound judgement, discretion and integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to challenge constructively when appropriate.
• Experience driving continuous improvement across governance processes and practices.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, growing organisation.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine passion for effective governance and Board excellence.

Why you'll love it here:

• Highly competitive salary
• 37 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Birthday Booster – enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance & income protection
• The opportunity to shape how change is delivered in a growing bank
• Exposure to strategic initiatives and senior leadership
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative culture
• The chance to make a real impact and help build something special from the ground up.

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