Corporate Governance Leader

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 lead our Corporate Governance function as Company Secretary to our UK General Insurance business. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in assisting the Directors to comply with applicable corporate governance requirements, corporate law and regulation, and for implementing and enforcing governance and best practice policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality corporate governance advice and assurance to the Board and senior stakeholders.
  • Deliver timely and value-adding company secretarial services to support the Boards, Committees, Directors and senior managers.
  • Lead and manage the UK General Insurance Company Secretarial team to ensure the successful management of all resources.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable policies and standards.

Requirements:

  • Strong experience delivering high-quality Corporate Governance Services, preferably within a FTSE100/250 organisation and ideally within the financial services industry/regulated environment.
  • Fellow/Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute (FCIS/ACIS) or qualified lawyer.
  • 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 and developing a high performing team.

What We Offer:

  • Salary of circa £150,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
  • Bonus opportunity of up to 25% of annual salary
  • Generous pension scheme
  • 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
  • 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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