Job Title
Corporate Governance Manager
Salary
£84,051 - £93,390
Location
London
Hours
Full‑time
Working Pattern
Hybrid: at least two days per week at an office site.
Job Description
We are seeking a qualified company secretary with governance experience to join the Group Secretariat, supporting the Head of Board Governance and Heritage in delivering board, committee, and executive governance.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of secretarial duties for Group and subsidiary boards and committees, including meetings, agendas, papers and minutes.
* Provide governance guidance and support to board chairs, committee chairs and executive management.
* Support the wider corporate governance strategy, delivery and risk management across the Group Secretariat.
* Shape the development of key group activities such as the annual Board Performance Review, analysing results and reporting to the board.
* Lead the review, revision and finalisation of governance documents, including Terms of Reference and disclosures in the Annual Report.
* Contribute core knowledge of corporate governance and maintain a forward‑looking view on regulatory developments.
* Progress development and implementation of operational process improvements, using technology to drive efficiencies.
* Co‑operate with the Legal & Secretariat function and support other team heads on special projects.
* Develop and mentor junior team members, building capability and fostering continuous learning.
Qualifications & Experience
* CIoG or CPE qualified with significant governance experience within a PLC, preferably financial services.
* Extensive experience acting as a board or committee secretary.
* Strong technical knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, UK Listing Rules, Disclosure and Transparency Rules and the UK Corporate Governance Code.
* Outstanding written communication skills, strong attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide constructive challenge.
* Outstanding organisational, influencing and communication skills; capacity to work quickly and accurately.
* Sound understanding of the legal and regulatory environment and ability to provide pragmatic advice to board members and senior executives.
Why Join Us
We are transforming at pace, investing billions in people, data and technology to serve 28 million customers. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain insight across the Group Secretariat, build relationships and deliver first‑class governance service to the board and its committees.
Benefits
* Generous pension contribution up to 15%.
* Annual performance‑related bonus.
* Share schemes including free shares.
* Lifestyle‑adaptable benefits such as discounted shopping.
* 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* Well‑being initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance and working patterns. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for applicants who meet the minimum criteria with a disability, long‑term health or neuro‑divergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.
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