Company Governance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom The Openwork Partnership Full time

The Opportunity

The Deputy Company Secretary role is pivotal in delivering a robust and transparent internal governance framework, encompassing the comprehensive management of the Company Secretarial function. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who can provide expert advice on corporate governance, legal and statutory responsibilities, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and oversee the efficient organisation 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, legal, and statutory responsibilities, and regulatory requirements that will impact the legal entities within the Openwork Group, and communicate them to the relevant audiences.
  • Ensure that advice is provided to the Boards of Directors within the Openwork Group on their legal and corporate responsibilities and matters of corporate governance.
  • Act as the first point of contact for Non-Executive Directors for corporate governance matters, with responsibility for organising and overseeing the delivery of their induction and ongoing training.
  • Manage the deployment of processes to ensure compliance with the Senior Manager and Certification Regime, and act as a subject matter expert on its requirements.
  • Ensure that the Openwork Group maintains the necessary UK statutory company records and makes necessary filings in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain a Group Internal Governance Framework.
  • Responsibility for the Openwork Group Board Conflicts of Interest Registers and updating of the Group Conflicts of Interest Policy.
  • Ownership of the Openwork Board Evaluation Policy and co-ordinate the delivery of Board Evaluation Exercises as appropriate across the Openwork Group.
  • Take the lead in 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 and other key subsidiary companies within the Openwork Group as required.
  • Ensure that processes are in place to deliver effective subsidiary company corporate governance.
  • Oversee the delivery of the schedule of meetings throughout the Openwork Group as constructed by the Assistant Company Secretary.

Requirements:

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

What We Offer:

We're a dynamic, fast-paced, and growing business with huge ambition. This role offers the opportunity to work with a talented team, develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to the success of the Openwork Group.

We're committed to building an inclusive culture and environment that truly recognises and celebrates individual differences and identities. We believe everyone can make a difference, and your race, religion, disability, and gender will never be a barrier.



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