We have a great opportunity for a Head of Governance and Compliance to be responsible forcompliance and governance practices, ensuringadherence to applicable statutory and regulatory obligations and the requirements of UPP control frameworks. Being accountable for managing,administeringand monitoring governance and compliance deliverables as required by relevant statutory, regulatory and UPP policy rules.
The Head of Governance and Compliance has responsibility forcompiling all relevant Board and Committee packs,organisingand coordinating meetings, and taking ownership for company secretary deliverables includingminute-takingforcertainCommittees and Boards.Providing strategic leadership across governance and compliance activities, engaging directly with the Chair, CEO, CFO, Board members and senior leaders to ensure effective communication, alignment and oversight.
A key focus for this role will be in driving the development and optimisation of automation and company secretariat processes, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall governance effectiveness.
This is hybrid role based in our award-winning offices near London Bridge, Cannon Street and Monument stations.
Key role responsibilities include:
* Manage main Board, Board Committee meetings and Executive Leadership Team meetings along with the cycle timetable and will includemaintainingterms of reference, drafting agendas, collating Board/committee pack, drafting minutes and dissemination and management of meeting actions.
* Responsibleforestablishingwith theChairman, CEO and relevant Boards and Committees an effective governance framework thatcomplies withrelevant good practice and is tested / reviewed on a regular basis to ensure effectiveness.including the Shareholders Agreement and Delegated Authorities Matrix.
* Subject matter expert, on companies’ law matters and corporate governance codes and providing governance advice and guidance to the Board,Committeesand the wider business.
* Responsibleforestablishingand keepingrelevantthe Company policies library to ensure effective compliance with risk management practices,lawsand regulations, including the automation ofgovernance tasks, where technology allows.
* Deliver company secretariat activitiese.g.dividend processes, shareholder capitalrequestand whererequired, preparing/administering documentation in support of these activities.
* Ensure compliance with Euronext Dublin/TISE continuing obligationsrelativeto the listed bonds and the listed REIT, includingpublishinganddisseminatingaccounts, coordinating regulatory announcements and disclosures, producing Investor reports and other periodic financial reporting.
* Lead on automation and company secretariat processes, considering options availableand how technology couldassistthe function.
* Build strong partnerships and be a keyliaison /advisor toChairman, CEO,CFOand Group Legal, Risk and Compliance Directoron governance,complianceand company secretary matters.
This is an opportunity to shape and elevate the governance and compliance agenda at a strategic level. You’ll play a central role in strengthening the organisation’s governance framework, driving innovation through digitalisation, and influencing decision‑making. If you’re motivated by continuous improvement, trusted leadership and building a future‑ready governance function, this role offers challenge, visibility and the ability to lead with credibility.
We are looking for
you to be ICSA qualified with experience ofleadinga Corporate Secretariat function within publicor privatesectorwith experience of:
* Establishingand maintainingCorporate Governance best practice across a complex matrixed company.
* Leading theproductionand submissionof annual reports.
* Managing GDPR risk and mitigation responsibility.
* Closely collaborating with C-suite stakeholders and being a trusted advisor.
* Leading high performing teams and building strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Utilising technology to enhance, automate and optimise governance and compliance processes.
You will have a professional, structured and rigorous approach, with excellent communication and analytical skills. Results focused and highly organised, able to prioritise effectively and maintain exceptional attention to detail. You will also be self‑motivated, i nnovative and forward thinking
In return, we are offering
a competitive salary with a great benefits package which includes a discretionary 20% performance bonus, 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension, enhanced family leave policy, life assurance, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days and cycle to work scheme. Check out our website for more information about UPP, our culture and benefits.
UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.
We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments to support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.
Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.
We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today and one of our in-house recruitment team will be in contact.
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