Senior Company Secretary | S4 | Corporate Governance Office | Milton Keynes |

Senior Company Secretary – Corporate Governance Office – Milton Keynes – United Kingdom

High‑profile role in the UK Corporate Governance Office that supports Board Committees and subsidiary boards with governance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Run one Board level committee and subsidiary boards (including board committees) or a management committee, including all preparation, taking minutes of meetings and distributing actions.
• Take responsibility for your own portfolio of subsidiary legal entities.
• Implement and oversee compliance with the Subsidiary Governance Framework.
• Contribute to the annual report and financial statements programme.
• Provide specialist advice on statutory compliance and governance best practice, internal governance requirements and new business and legislative developments/projects.
• Work closely with and build strong, effective relationships with Senior Management and Board members.
• Act as line manager to member(s) of the Corporate Governance Office Team, including identifying and facilitating development opportunities for them.

Required Experience

• Practical knowledge of corporate governance, including the Companies Act 2006, the UK Corporate Governance Code, PRA/FCA governance requirements and listing rules, together with strong stakeholder management and diplomacy skills (Required).
• Experience running a Board level Committee (Required).
• Experience working effectively in a busy corporate governance or secretariat function (Required).
• Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally financial services (Required).
• Experience contributing to the annual report and financial statements programme (Required).

Education

• Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute as an Affiliate, Associate or Fellow, or equivalent (Required).

Languages

• English

Hard Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills including strong minute writing (Required).
• Well‑developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines (Required).

Soft Skills

• A positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team, interacting effectively with people at all levels of the organisation (Required).
• Line management experience (Required).
• Ability to mentor and develop more junior team members (Required).

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: £98,000 to £122,500 per annum (depending on experience). Annual salary is based on a standard 35‑hour working week; actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increases 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 individual private medical insurance.
• Protection for you and your family, with company‑funded death‑in‑service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products (e.g., Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards) with no fees, as well as apply for many other deals and discounts.
• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work – access to a suite of wellbeing partners and support (physical, mental, social and financial), discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage – including enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back – volunteering opportunities to make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities – shape your career, learn new skills and explore possibilities across our international network.

Working Pattern & Location

Hybrid working pattern – roles are site‑based with colleagues expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro‑rata for part‑time roles). Consider travel distance, time and cost to the chosen office location.

Employment Eligibility

• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander.

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

At Santander, we provide equal opportunities for everyone – regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an accessible, fair and welcoming recruitment experience for all candidates.

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