Corporate Governance Specialist

8 hours ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom The Openwork Partnership Full time
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The Opportunity

The Deputy Company Secretary role is a critical position within The Openwork Partnership, responsible for delivering a robust and transparent internal governance framework. This includes the comprehensive management of the Company Secretarial function, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and oversee the efficient organization and effective delivery of all meetings of Boards of Directors, Committees, and other relevant Committees of senior management within The Openwork Group.
  • Identify developments in corporate governance regulations, legal and statutory responsibilities, and regulatory requirements impacting the legal entities within The Openwork Group, and communicate them to relevant audiences.
  • Provide advice to Boards of Directors on their legal and corporate responsibilities and matters of corporate governance.
  • Act as the first point of contact for Non-Executive Directors on corporate governance matters, responsible for organizing and overseeing their induction and ongoing training.
  • Manage the deployment of processes to ensure compliance with the Senior Manager and Certification Regime, and serve as a subject matter expert on its requirements.
  • Ensure the maintenance of UK statutory company records and timely filings as necessary.
  • Develop and maintain a Group Internal Governance Framework.
  • Oversee the Openwork Group Board Conflicts of Interest Registers and update the Group Conflicts of Interest Policy.
  • Own the Openwork Board Evaluation Policy and coordinate Board Evaluation Exercises as appropriate across The Openwork Group.
  • Lead the relationship with the Group's Corporate Company Secretary and oversee the efficient delivery of their service.
  • Prepare minutes of meetings of the OHL Board and OHL Board Committees, as well as other key subsidiary companies within The Openwork Group, as required.
  • Ensure processes are in place for effective subsidiary company corporate governance.
  • Oversee the delivery of the schedule of meetings throughout The Openwork Group, constructed by the Assistant Company Secretary.

Requirements:

  • Degree-level or equivalent business-related qualification.
  • ICSA qualification desirable.
  • Experience operating within a group of companies structure preferable.
  • Experience working in financial services or another regulated industry.
  • Experience supporting committees/boards and taking minutes.

What We Offer:

The Openwork Partnership is a dynamic, fast-paced, and growing business with huge ambition. We're investing heavily in our colleagues, striving to give them the platform to develop personally and professionally. We're proud of our culture, recognized as one of the Best 100 Large Companies to work for in 2022. We value individuality, respect, and inclusivity, committed to building an environment that truly recognizes and celebrates our colleagues' differences and identities. We believe everyone can make a difference, and your race, religion, disability, and gender will never be a barrier. At Openwork, we have a strong ethic of care for each other, allowing you to balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

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