At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch corporate governance support and advice to the business.
- Company: Join Santander, a leading financial services organisation with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, private medical insurance, and well-being support.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth and volunteering.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in corporate governance while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 7+ years as a company secretary with strong knowledge of corporate governance.
The predicted salary is between 98000 - 147000 £ per year.
Senior Company Secretary – 12 month contract
About the Role
In the UK Corporate Governance Office, you will provide high‑quality internal and corporate governance support and advice to the business, acting as a liaison between the Group Internal Governance Office and the business on corporate governance related matters.
- Provide internal and corporate governance advice to the business and act as a liaison between Group Internal Governance Office and the business on corporate governance related matters.
- Provide specialist advice on corporate governance best practice, including the Listing rules, DTRs, MAR and UK Corporate Governance Code.
- Participate as Corporate Governance Office lead on the annual report and financial statements programme for the ring‑fenced bank and the holding company.
- Deputise for the Head of Corporate and Internal Governance.
- Act as a Secretary and advisor to one or more Board level Committees and be responsible for effective interaction and relationships with senior management and Executive & Non-Executive Board members as applicable.
- Act as a line manager to Internal Governance Team member(s) and develop them.
- Keep up to date with all relevant legal and regulatory developments to ensure that local policies are updated accordingly.
- Act as project lead in respect of corporate governance aspects of new business initiatives, projects, legislative or regulatory developments.
- Oversee consistent application of our documents workflow system SIMPLA and application of the meeting management tool San Gov Pro by the business areas.
Qualifications
- Practical knowledge of corporate governance, including the Companies Act 2006, the UK Corporate Governance Code, PRA/FCA governance requirements and listing rules, together with the associated stakeholder management and diplomacy skills.
- At least 7 years of experience working as a company secretary in a listed or financial services business.
- Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute as an Affiliate, Associate or Fellow, or equivalent.
- Experience working effectively in a busy corporate governance or secretariat function.
- Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
- Well‑developed organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities and work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally financial services.
- Ability to mentor and develop more junior team members.
- Line management experience.
- A positive attitude and ability to work well in a team, interacting effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
Benefits
- Salary range: £98,000 – £147,000 per annum (depending on experience). Standard 35‑hour working week.
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service, with option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
- £6,000 car allowance per year.
- Company‑funded individual private medical insurance, death‑in‑service benefit, income protection insurance and discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
- Share plans to share in Santander’s success.
- Access to staff versions of Santander products with no fees and other deals and discounts.
- Well‑being support across physical, mental, social and financial pillars; weekly online classes, gym access, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
- Enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
- Volunteering opportunities and global growth possibilities.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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 are committed to creating an accessible, fair and welcoming recruitment experience for all candidates.
To make this possible, our roles are site‑based with a hybrid working pattern, with colleagues expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro‑rated for part‑time roles).
Right to Work in the UK
All candidates must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander.
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