Head of Secretariat

Britvic
At Britvic, we strive to be the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. We offer consumers a range of family favourite and global premium brands. We exist to help people enjoy life’s everyday moments. As one of the UK’s leading players in the FMCG market we pride ourselves on setting high standards, being courageous and pushing ourselves to think outside the bottle.
The role holds a position in the Governance, Legal & Estates Executive Team and reports to the General Counsel & Company Secretary. This includes taking appropriate action to maintain Britvic’s compliance as well as providing advice and guidance to the PLC Board and Executive Committee Directors.
Ensure that Britvic’s corporate governance framework continues to be appropriate and effective, reflecting business and operational needs, and is maintained, and regularly reviewed, in line with best practice, including matters reserved, terms of reference, policies and processes.
Manage and deliver a best-in-class company secretarial service and support to the PLC Board, its Committees, and the Executive Committee, including: ensuring the smooth administration of meetings; Lead the Company Secretariat’s input into the Annual Report process, working with colleagues from Corporate Affairs, Investor Relations and Finance including feeding into the annual report timetable on behalf of the Company Secretariat and drafting all relevant governance sections and disclosures for the Annual Report and Accounts.

Share Registration and Share Plans:
Manage the relationship with the company’s registrar including leading contract, fee, and service negotiations, as well as addressing any performance issues arising.
Manage all share registration matters and processes such as the issue of new shares, headroom calculations, dividends or share dealing programmes, working alongside HR Reward, Treasury, Investor Relations.
Develop, maintain, and regularly review the Group’s subsidiary governance framework to ensure the effective oversight, control, and governance of the Group’s structure, alongside any associated policies and procedures, including subsidiary director appointments, indemnity, and induction arrangements.

Deliver proactive and effective leadership on behalf of the Company Secretariat, and develop and maintain strong, trusted advisor relationships with PLC Board and Executive Committee directors, subsidiary directors, as well as strong, collaborative cross-functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


Exceptional leadership qualities with evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders in an international FTSE 250 or similar
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