Head of Governance

3 weeks ago

East Liverpool, Ohio, United Kingdom The Very Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced professional to join our team as a Head of Governance. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for providing strategic corporate governance advice and support to our Board and its Committees.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide corporate governance and strategic advice during and outside of meetings, supporting the Chair, Directors and other members of the Board or Committees with discharging their duties.
  • Keep up to date with key regulatory or statutory changes and policies that might affect the organisation, liaising with the Legal Team and Compliance & Risk Team in this regard.
  • Oversee and mature our Governance and Regulatory Reporting Control framework.
  • Ensure our Terms of Reference, Policies and Procedures relating to Corporate Governance matters are implemented, up to date and approved by the relevant Board or Committee.
  • Manage our Governance routines and instigate annual effectiveness reviews to ensure the Boards and Committees are fit for purpose and provide clearly accountable decision making and oversight, enabling the Chairs to implement enhancements.
  • Communicate and manage company secretarial and corporate governance matters with external professionals, such as external law firms and auditors.
  • Maintain all Corporate Governance frameworks and documentation, including company registers, managing Companies House, annual reports, financial statements, as well as contractual reporting requirements.
Requirements
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and critically evaluate the elements of risk in an organisation and provide insight by relating these in a commercial sense to risk, brand and customer outcomes.
  • Ability to ask the right questions of the right people to identify the Company's hidden risks and weak points and who can train and develop management to think about their own hidden risks and impacts within their remits.
  • Ability to shape and develop a Corporate Governance agenda for the business with an appropriate level of sophistication.
  • Ability to be a champion for Corporate Governance but can partner with the business in a commercially sensitive manner.
  • A proven track record of successfully implementing a Corporate Governance framework.
  • A proactive operating style with the ability to consider and react to key legal and regulatory issues before they impact the business.
What We Offer
  • Flexible, hybrid working model
  • Inclusive culture and environment
  • £10,000 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 are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake enhanced pre-employment checks, including a credit, CIFAS and standard DBS check.

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful, so keep an eye on your emails. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

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