Governance Director

2 days ago


London UK, UK, United Kingdom Oliver Sanderson Group PLC Full time

Governance Director & Company Secretary – Rail – Hybrid - London


Are you an experienced Company Secretary, or perhaps a Deputy Company Secretary ready to step up and progress your career? Then this could be the role for you


Oliver Sanderson are engaged with a National Rail Business to source a Governance Director & Company Secretary based in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and resilient professional with a strong understanding of company law, governance requirements, and regulatory compliance to take on a challenging role.


You will be responsible for leading and managing all corporate governance activities, ensuring that governance and decision-making processes are conducted to the highest standards. You will also lead and mentor the Enterprise Governance and Company Secretariat Team.


Areas of focus:


  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements.
  • Attend Executive and Board meetings as Company Secretary.
  • Maintain the Delegation of Authority, signing policies, and powers of attorney register.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
  • Maintain accurate records and provide timely reports to executives and relevant authorities.
  • Engage with transformation initiatives to improve safety culture and operational performance.
  • Support the legal services team in non-specialist areas as required.

Skills & experience:


  • Extensive experience as a Company Secretary, ideally within regulatory sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of company law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proficiency in governance software as well as Microsoft Office applications.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
  • Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to challenges and change.
  • Experience mentoring and coaching team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to thrive in a high-profile, fast-paced setting.


This is a hybrid role based in the city of London, with the opportunity to work up to 50% from home.


This role has an exciting package on offer.


If this opportunity resonates with your career aspirations and you have the skillset required, apply today



Oliver Sanderson is an award-winning executive search firm recognised for path-breaking contributions to ED&I and digital recruitment innovation by the House of Lords, Global Recruiter, APSCo, the Recruiter Awards, and in the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Album for a "transformational contribution" to UK business. We specialise in finding talent at board and senior leadership level for FTSE 100, FTSE 350, Fortune 500, and PE-backed businesses.



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