At a Glance
- Tasks: Support board committees and ensure compliance with governance procedures.
- Company: Join a leading financial services firm with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, private medical insurance, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Opportunity for mentorship and professional growth in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in corporate governance while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of corporate governance and experience in regulated environments required.
The predicted salary is between 76000 - 114000 £ per year.
Assistant Company Secretary
You will be part of the UK Corporate Governance Office providing governance support to board committees and subsidiary boards.
The role involves designing and implementing directives for senior management, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining governance procedures, and providing specialist advice on statutory and legislative developments.
Responsibilities
- Run a board‑level committee and subsidiary board meetings, including preparation, minute‑taking and action distribution.
- Maintain your portfolio of subsidiary legal entities and oversee compliance with the Subsidiary Governance Framework.
- Contribute to the annual report and financial statements programme.
- Provide specialist advice on statutory compliance and governance best practice, internal governance requirements and new business and legislative developments/projects.
- Build strong relationships with senior management and board members.
- Act as line manager to member(s) of the Corporate Governance Office Team, identifying and facilitating development opportunities.
Qualifications
Required
Practical knowledge of corporate governance, Companies Act 2006, UK Corporate Governance Code, PRA/FCA governance requirements, listing rules and excellent stakeholder management and diplomacy skills.
- Experience running a board‑level committee.
- Experience working in a corporate governance or secretariat function.
- Experience in a regulated environment, preferably financial services.
- Experience contributing to the annual report and financial statements programme.
- Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute (Associate/Associate/Fellow) or equivalent.
- English language proficiency.
- Excellent attention to detail and written communication, strong minute writing.
- Well‑developed organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities, work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Positive attitude, ability to work well in a team, interact effectively at all organisational levels.
- Line management experience (preferred).
- Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
- Right to work in the United Kingdom.
Benefits
- Salary range £76,000 – £114,000 per annum (based on experience).
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 after five years; option to purchase up to 5 contractual days.
- £6,000 car allowance per year.
- Company‑funded private medical insurance, death‑in‑service benefit and income protection insurance; optional life assurance and critical illness cover.
- Participation in Santander share plans.
- Access to wellbeing partners and benefits across physical, mental, social and financial pillars.
EEO Statement
Santander is an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.
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