Corporate Governance Expert

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Governance Expert to lead our Company Secretarial function in the UK. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring that governance procedures and processes adhere to best practice standards and expectations.

About the Role
The successful candidate will have a strong background in corporate governance, with experience operating in a senior role within a Secretariat at a large multinational group. They will possess excellent technology skills, including proficiency in software packages such as subsidiary management systems and board portals. The ideal candidate will also have outstanding knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code and Companies Act 2006.

Main Responsibilities
* Lead the Company Secretarial function, managing and delivering a programme of improvement to provide a best-in-class company secretarial service
* Ensure that governance procedures and processes adhere to best practice standards and expectations
* Monitor and advise on the impact of emerging governance and regulatory matters
* Manage and serve as the principal point of contact for outsourced registered agents and company secretarial service providers across a global portfolio
* Oversee the incorporation of new companies related to real estate and M&A projects, as well as the integration of acquired companies for M&A projects
* Ensure company secretarial compliance across the global portfolio (e.g., company forms and directors' declarations, annual general meetings, and filing annual returns)
* Manage the Assistant Company Secretary

Key Requirements
* CGI Qualified
* Experience operating in a senior role within a Secretariat at a large multinational group
* Excellent technology skills, including proficiency in relevant software packages such as subsidiary management systems (CSC, Diligent Entities), board portals (e.g., Diligent Board), Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio
* Outstanding knowledge of UK Corporate Governance Code and Companies Act 2006
* Ability to run transformational projects, think strategically, identify issues, and provide and implement effective solutions

What's On Offer
A permanent opportunity with a competitive salary dependent on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

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