Company Secretary in Ashbourne

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

About this role

Capital One (Europe) plc (Capital One) has an exciting opportunity within its Legal, Governance and External Affairs team for an experienced Company Secretary and corporate governance professional to join as our Company Secretary. You’ll lead a governance team responsible for supporting the Board, CEO and the wider executive management. You will have the opportunity to help develop and shape Capital One’s corporate governance arrangements as it continues to enhance the effectiveness of its Board to support the delivery of its strategy.

What you’ll do

• Provide Board secretariat advice and governance, including coordinating the effective delivery of Capital One’s Board and Board Risk Committee meetings (including active engagement with Board and executive management in helping to shape and prepare effective agendas, Board packs and minutes, following up action points, and making sure meetings run in accordance with prevailing rules)
• Work closely with the Head of Legal and External Affairs, Chief Counsel and Chair of the Board to continue to review and enhance the effectiveness of Capital One’s Board, committee structure and corporate governance arrangements
• Work closely with Capital One’s executive management team to support them in the proactive identification of matters that should be presented to Board, the production of high quality Board papers and effective engagement with the Board
• Support the Board in their interactions with executive management, including through developing a strong relationship with Non-executive Directors to enhance the value of their interactions with executive Directors and the broader business
• Manage the appointment and resignation process of Board directors, including the onboarding and training of new Board directors (both executive and non-executive directors)
• Manage relevant corporate filings to companies house and FCA as appropriate
• Develop and oversee the processes that ensure the company compliance with all applicable codes, including the Wates Principles for Large Private Companies
• Partner with the Corporate Governance team of our parent company in the US in relation to other UK entities within the Capital One global footprint, reporting on close links, shareholder requirements and knowledge sharing
• With support from external counsel, maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries
• Take responsibility for ensuring other corporate non-financial reporting required of Capital One, such as climate related annual reporting, is undertaken in accordance with prevailing rules
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and corporate governance guidelines, including regulatory expectations
• Partner with legal, external affairs and regulatory relations functions to support external engagements that involve the Board

What we’re looking for

• The role would suit a Chartered Governance Institute professional with experience leading on Company Secretarial matters within a financial services environment
• Track record of strong stakeholder management and an ability to influence
• Excellent organisational and drafting skills and an eye for detail
• Strong communication skills
• A desire and ability to shape, lead and drive change, including supporting key stakeholders through change
• Great problem solving skills to be successful in identifying, evaluating and resolving issues of strategic, legal and reputational importance
• Confidence in building new relationships and connections, both internally and externally
• An ability to work autonomously and effectively manage conflicting priorities
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with flexibility to adapt to our changing business needs

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and can work from home on Monday and Friday. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

What’s in it for you

Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation. We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers). Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave. Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café.

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.