Corporate Governance Professional

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aviva Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified corporate governance professional to join our team as the Head of Governance and Operations. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and experience through the delivery of outstanding plc board and committee governance and company secretarial operations and support.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead on corporate governance advice and assurance, and deliver timely and value-adding company secretarial services.
  • Act as secretary to a plc board committee, and take the lead in board governance activities including director appointments, induction and training, the board evaluation and maintaining appropriate terms of reference.
  • Provide advice on corporate governance and company secretarial matters, assist with the compliance with applicable corporate governance requirements, corporate law and regulation, and implementation and enforcement of governance and best practice policies and procedures.
Requirements
  • Strong experience delivering high-quality Corporate Governance Services, preferably within a FTSE100/250 organisation and ideally within the listed financial services industry/regulated environment.
  • Extensive experience delivering high-quality Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance support in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management and engagement experience at all levels, particularly with executive and non-executive board directors.
  • Proven extensive minute writing experience (ideally within a regulated environment) and producing other governance documents to a high standard and accurately.
  • Proven experience in leading, motivating and developing a high-performing team.
What We Offer
  • Salary of circa £150,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
  • Bonus opportunity 25% of annual salary (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's)
  • Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
  • 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
  • Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
  • Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
  • Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
  • Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
  • Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
  • We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.


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