Assistant Company Secretary | S3 | CFO & Corporate Governance | Milton Keynes |

Location and Contract

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Milton Keynes

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality governance advisory support to the Santander UK governance bodies/subsidiaries and the business as required.
• Advising on corporate and internal governance, including the Listing rules, DTRs, MAR, UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Contributing to the annual report and financial statements programme as well as new business and legislative developments/projects.
• Working with senior management, Board members and colleagues across the business and the wider Santander Group as well as learning about governance and the business across the Santander Group.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified as a Chartered Secretary, Lawyer, relevant professional qualification or possess a relevant level and length of work experience (Required)
• Extensive company secretarial corporate governance experience gained within listed company or within a financial service company (Required)
• Good working knowledge of key sections of Companies Act 2006, the Corporate Governance Code, PRA/FCA governance (Preferred)
• Experience of working in a regulated environment, ideally financial services (Preferred)
• Effective organisational, planning, and time management skills, with meticulous attention to detail (Preferred)
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to present to senior executives and board members (Preferred)

Education

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline (Preferred)
• Qualified member of a recognised professional body (e.g., CGI or equivalent) (Preferred)

Language

• English (Required)

Benefits

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing support including access to wellbeing partners across our four pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) with apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage – from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

Equal Opportunities

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’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

Our roles are site‑based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro‑rata for part‑time roles).