Assistant Company Secretary | S3 | CFO & Corporate Governance | Milton Keynes

Santander is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

The Corporate Governance Office provides high quality governance support to the Santander UK Board, other governance bodies and subsidiaries and the business.

This role is on a fixed term contract for 12 months. Providing high quality governance support to Santander UK governance bodies and the business, you’ll use a variety of skills including regulatory and statutory compliance, ensuring governance best practices are applied throughout the Santander UK group. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining and promoting high standards of governance.

If you have experience in a similar role, this could be a great opportunity to further develop your career. We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas.

To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing high quality governance advisory support to the Santander UK governance bodies/subsidiaries and the business as required.
• Advising on corporate and internal governance, including the Listing rules, DTRs, MAR, UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Contributing to the annual report and financial statements programme as well as new business and legislative developments/projects.
• Working with senior management, Board members and colleagues across the business and the wider Santander Group as well as learning about governance and the business across the Santander Group.

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role.

• Qualified as a Chartered Secretary, Lawyer, relevant professional qualification or possess a relevant level and length of work experience (Required)
• Extensive company secretarial corporate governance experience gained within listed company or within a financial service company (Required)
• Good working knowledge of key sections of Companies Act 2006, the Corporate Governance Code, PRA/FCA governance (Preferred)
• Experience of working in a regulated environment, ideally financial services (Preferred)
• Effective organisational, planning, and time management skills, with meticulous attention to detail (Preferred)
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to present to senior executives and board members (Preferred)

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline (Preferred)
• Qualified member of a recognised professional body (e.g., CGI or equivalent) (Preferred)

• English (Required)

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return. Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates. We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles). When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location. We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.