Assistant Manager, Corporate Governance in London

End Date: Monday 29 June 2026

Salary Range: £57,150 – £63,500

Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share

Location: London

Hours: Full-time

Working Pattern: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites. Colleagues with disabilities can be supported with workplace adjustments including hybrid working expectations in line with our Flexibility Works policy.

What you’ll be doing:

• We’re looking for an experienced governance professional with previous experience in a board or committee support role within a listed organisation to join the Group Secretariat.
• The role supports the Head of Board Governance and Heritage in delivering end‑to‑end support for board and committee activities, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for directors and stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of board and committee activity, including preparing draft agendas, organising and dispatching papers, and assisting with meeting arrangements and logistics.
• Assist with the preparation of board and committee materials by preparing draft minutes, action logs and Chair notes and providing guidance to paper authors on template and format in line with the agreed standards.
• Lead end‑to‑end arrangement and facilitation of board/committee meetings, including meeting support on meeting days (IT support, managing guests and presenters, catering).
• Oversee the administration and governance of the Board portal system, including user access management and act as a subject‑matter expert for its effective use.
• Maintain meeting schedules and support stakeholder coordination, including organising offsites, events and engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate records and data for board and committee activity, supporting compliance with governance requirements and reporting obligations.
• Provide general Secretariat support, including responding to queries, supporting Non‑Executive Director onboarding and training, and assisting with team projects and administrative activities.

Why join us?

We’re transforming at pace. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to change the way we meet the needs of our 28 million customers. We’re growing, and we’d love you to be part of the journey.

What we’re looking for:

• Part‑qualified, or working towards a professional governance qualification (CGI).
• Relevant corporate governance experience and experience of supporting Board or Committee operations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage confidently with senior colleagues.
• Highly organised and detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight, complex deadlines.
• Knowledge of corporate governance best practice, frameworks, and relevant legislation.
• Relevant, transferable experience is encouraged.

Benefits:

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 28 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, and are a Disability Confident Leader. We guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers.