Senior Company Secretary | S-4 | Legal & Corporate Governance | Milton Keynes/London

Senior Company Secretary

Based in Milton Keynes/London, you will support the UK Corporate Governance Office by providing internal and corporate governance advice to the business and acting as a liaison between the Group Internal Governance Office and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal and corporate governance advice and act as liaison on corporate governance matters.
• Offer specialist advice on corporate governance best practice, including listing rules, DTRs, MAR, and the UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Lead the Corporate Governance Office on the annual report and financial statements programme for the ring‑fenced bank and the holding company.
• Act as deputy for the Head of Corporate and Internal Governance.
• Act as Secretary and advisor to Board level Committees, fostering relationships with senior management and Executive & Non‑Executive Board members.
• Manage and develop the Internal Governance Team.
• Keep up to date with legal and regulatory developments and ensure local policies are updated accordingly.
• Lead corporate governance aspects of new business initiatives, projects, legislative and regulatory developments.
• Oversee application of the documents workflow system SIMPLA and the meeting management tool San Gov Pro across business areas.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of corporate governance, the Companies Act 2006, the UK Corporate Governance Code, PRA/FCA governance requirements and listing rules.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a company secretary in a listed or financial services business.
• Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute (Affiliate, Associate or Fellow) or equivalent.
• Experience working in a busy corporate governance or secretariat function.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Well‑developed organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Experience in a regulated environment, ideally financial services.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Line‑management experience.
• A positive attitude and ability to work effectively with people at all levels.

Benefits

• Salary: £98,000 – £147,000 per annum, based on experience and location.
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• £6,000 car allowance per year.
• Company‑funded private medical insurance.
• Death‑in‑service and income protection insurance, with discounted life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share plans to share in Santander’s success.
• Access to staff pricing on Santander products and various discounts.
• Wellbeing programmes covering physical, mental, social and financial health, including fitness access and mental health support.
• Enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support for all life stages.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community.
• Global growth opportunities across an international network.
• Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Working Hours

Roles are site‑based with a hybrid working pattern, requiring attendance in the office at least 12 days per month (pro‑rata for part‑time roles).

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