At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Board with governance, meeting coordination, and compliance processes.
- Company: Join Capital One, a leading tech-driven financial services company.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on corporate governance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in company secretarial matters and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Nottingham Trent House, United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
About this role
Capital One (Europe) plc 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 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.
- Provide Board secretariat advice and governance, including coordinating the effective delivery of Capital One's Board and Board Risk Committee meetings.
- 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.
- Manage the appointment and resignation process of Board directors, including the onboarding and training of new Board directors.
- Develop and oversee the processes that ensure the company compliance with all applicable codes, including the Wates Principles for Large Private Companies.
- 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 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes.
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.
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.
Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.
Secretary to Partnership Secretary in Lincolnshire employer: Capital One UK
Capital One is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Nottingham that fosters professional growth and inclusivity. With a strong commitment to employee development through comprehensive training programmes and flexible working arrangements, associates enjoy a supportive culture that values diversity and innovation. The Nottingham office features modern amenities, including a fully-serviced gym and mindfulness rooms, making it an inspiring place to work while contributing to meaningful corporate governance initiatives.
