Senior Governance Manager

4 weeks ago

Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom The Very Group Full time
About us.

We are The Very Group, a leading retailer that helps families get more out of life. Our mission is to provide amazing brands and products, combined with flexible payment options, to enable our customers to say yes to the things they love. We're passionate about helping our people grow, feel a sense of purpose, and achieve a better work-life balance.

About the role.

The Senior Governance Manager will support the corporate governance program, providing operational secretarial support to the Head of Governance (Group), the Group Legal Director, TVG Board, and its Committees. This includes establishing and maintaining the highest standards of governance, ensuring good customer outcomes through effective oversight, and supporting the delivery of financial and legal reporting requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for convening and administering Committee meetings, producing agendas, taking minutes, conveying decisions, and handling meeting correspondence. They will also provide corporate governance and strategic advice, supporting the Head of Governance (Group), Chair, Directors, and other members of the Board or Committees in discharging their duties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Convene and administer Committee meetings, produce agendas, take minutes, convey decisions, and handle meeting correspondence.
  • Provide corporate governance and strategic advice, supporting the Head of Governance (Group), Chair, Directors, and other members of the Board or Committees in discharging their duties.
  • Keep up to date with key regulatory or statutory changes and policies that might affect the organisation, liaising with the Group Legal Team and Compliance & Risk Team in this regard.
  • Ensure compliance with TVG's Governance and Regulatory Reporting Control framework.
  • Support with TVG's Governance routines, including annual effectiveness reviews to ensure the Boards and Committees are fit for purpose and provide clearly accountable decision making and oversight.
  • Support with the management of company secretarial and corporate governance matters with external professionals involved in company secretarial and corporate governance matters, such as external law firms and auditors.
  • Support with the maintenance of all Corporate Governance frameworks and documentation, including company registers, managing Companies House, annual reports, financial statements, as well as contractual reporting requirements (such as with lenders or other investors).
  • Support with the management of the electronic meeting system used to publish papers and information resources to Board Members and be responsible for ensuring appropriate electronic and paper records are kept of Board and Committee minutes, agenda papers, and resolutions.
  • Maintain relations with Chair of the Committees, supporting them to ensure the Committees can discharge their responsibilities effectively.
About you.

We are seeking an individual with Company Secretarial or Governance experience from the retail or similar sector, with a general understanding of the key legal and regulatory environment. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, the ability to identify and critically evaluate the elements of risk in an organisation, and a strong operational background outside the risk arena.

We are looking for someone who can strike the right balance between building relationships with key internal stakeholders while maintaining independence and being able to challenge key stakeholders effectively. The ideal candidate will have the ability to ask the right questions of the right people to identify the Company's hidden risks and weak points, and to support with shaping and developing a Corporate Governance agenda for the business with an appropriate level of sophistication.

Some of our benefits.
  • Flexible, hybrid working model.
  • Inclusive culture and environment.
  • £6,500 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs.
  • 30 days holiday + bank holidays.
  • Udemy learning access.
  • Bonus potential (performance and business-related).
  • Up to 25% discount on.
  • Matched pension up to 6%.

How to apply.

Please note that the talent acquisition team is managing this vacancy directly. If successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake enhanced pre-employment checks, including a credit, CIFAS, and standard DBS check. We require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful. We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - A 45-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience.

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal face-to-face interview which will include both technical and competency-based questions.

As an inclusive employer, please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities.

We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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