Assistant Secretary

Assistant Secretary - Listed Company Governance Join to apply for the Assistant Secretary - Listed Company Governance role at Barclays The Listed Governance Assistant Secretary will provide first‑class guidance and support to the Barclay Corporate Secretariat Team and key stakeholders across the Barclays Group on corporate governance matters, including releasing regulatory announcements (RNS), maintaining insider lists, supporting issued share capital maintenance, and aiding in the delivery of the Barclays AGM, publication of financial results, and preparation of the Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC annual reports. The role also supports compliance with the UK Senior Managers Regime. Accountabilities Act as Company Secretary to regulated or significant legal entities, liaising with the Chairman and senior executives, assisting with board succession, board and committee evaluations, agenda preparation, board paper management, and attending and minuting board meetings where required. Provision of support, advice and guidance to the Barclays Group on company law, applicable regulations, policies and best practice in corporate governance and to Directors on their fiduciary duties and other legal or regulatory obligations. Creation and review of corporate governance documents, including charters, terms of reference, matters reserved for the board, policies and procedures in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Maintenance of compliance with corporate governance requirements, best practices and industry standards across the Barclays Group governance practices. Assistance on project work, for instance corporate reorganisations, liquidations, mergers, formations and the signing of subsidiary financial accounts. Maintenance of the company’s statutory registers, other registers such as conflict of interest registers, and data fields required for adherence to Barclays Group policies and standards. Stakeholder support with their ongoing compliance with the Group Policy on Legal Entities and Directors. Assistant Vice President Expectations Advise and influence decision‑making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well‑developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives, coach employees, appraise performance and determine reward outcomes. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others. For an individual contributor, lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for inclusion of other areas of specialisation, determine new directions for assignments and/or projects, and identify a combination of cross‑functional methodologies to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; provide advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, requiring understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives. Collaborate with other areas of work to keep up to speed with business activity and strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources, internal and external, to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information, including sensitive information, to appropriate audiences. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. Qualifications Graduate of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, UK‑qualified corporate lawyer or equivalent. Good academic background with a 2:1 or equivalent from university. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Well organised, with ability to effectively prioritise own workload and operate under pressure in a fast‑moving environment. Flexibility and adaptability to varying workload, including with regard to working hours and being prepared to provide support for urgent projects. Strong ability to scope, plan and deliver complex multi‑disciplinary projects. Proactive and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. Desirable Skills Demonstrated company secretarial experience and/or corporate law experience, ideally gained within a UK listed company or a reputable commercial law practice. Financial services sector experience. High level of PC skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, particularly the UK Companies Act 2006 and related legislation. Knowledge of corporate governance principles and practices. Location: London or Glasgow office. Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Administrative Industries: Banking and Financial Services All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship and the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive. #J-18808-Ljbffr