Head of Secretariat

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Lloyd's Full time

Lloyd’s is the world’s leading insurance andreinsurance marketplace. We share the collective intelligence and risk sharing expertise of the market’s brightest minds, working together for a braver world.

Our role is to inspire courage, so tomorrow’s progress isn’t limited by today’s risks. 

Our shared values: we are brave; we are stronger together; we do the right thing; guide what we do and how we act. If you share our values and our passion to build a future that’s more sustainable, resilient and inclusive, you’ll find a home at Lloyd’s – build a braver future with us.

This Leadership role within Lloyd’s has an integral part to play in the achievement of the Lloyd’s Strategy and will contribute overtly to:

Lloyd's becoming a brand that is globally admired and recognised and respected for its reputation as the world's specialist centre for (re)insurance. Lloyd's will be known around the world for its integrity and will be a place where talented, diverse and socially responsible employees feel proud to work. This leadership role will practice and promote the principles of inclusive leadership and respect the value of diversity.

Secretariat & Governance provides company secretarial services and manages all governance arrangements of the Society to ensure the Council, Franchise Board, their committees, the executive and Lloyd’s subsidiaries operate in accordance with Lloyd’s constitutional requirements and best practice.

Role Purpose

To lead and manage the Secretariat & Governance function and to manage all governance arrangements of the Society, delivering company secretarial services to ensure that the Council its committees, the executive and Lloyd’s subsidiaries operate within a robust governance framework whilst minimising exposure to legal risk.

Principal Accountabilities

Lead and manage the Board Secretariat team in delivering a first-class governance and secretariat service to the Council and its sub-committees, including the Audit and Risk Committees.

Act on behalf of the General Counsel & Company Secretary in the delivery of their functions and to deputise for them in their absence and as required;

Accountable for the provision of expert advice and support to colleagues, from ExCo level downwards, on all aspects of corporate governance.

Provide proactive principal support to the General Counsel & Company Secretary in setting the strategic direction of the Council and its sub-committees, ensuring that:

the forward programme of meetings is proactively managed and focused on delivery of organisational objectives as set out in the Corporations Business Plan;

Senior stakeholders are guided and supported in respect of key decisions to deliver the strategic priorities of Lloyd’s.

Accountable for the Development, implementation and continued review of complex governance processes and procedures across the Corporation, ensuring a coherent and consistent process for the timely execution of papers, agendas and action points appropriate for each forum is in place, to include ensuring:

the quality and timeliness of all material and information provided to Council members;

the accuracy and relevance of agendas and minutes are drafted and submitted in a timely manner;

progress against action point logs are proactively monitored and reported;

a high-quality Chairman's Brief is submitted in advance of each meeting, providing recommendations on relevant priorities and business to be taken

To attest the common seal of Lloyd’s, execute deeds and sign documents in writing on behalf of Lloyd’s and its subsidiaries

Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with the CEO, Chairman, non-executive members of both, Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.

Leadership expectations

Contribute to an open and transparent culture of risk management and demonstrate a strong awareness of the risks that should be managed within the responsibilities of the role; and

Deliver responsibilities in line with all relevant risk appetites, policies, reporting and when applicable, membership on or input to Lloyd’s risk committees

Skills  

An experienced company secretary with a sound grasp of corporate law and corporate governance issues

Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

Ability to prioritise work and work well under pressure

A diplomatic approach and the confidence to provide support to high-profile individuals

Strong verbal and written communication shills

Knowledge

Corporate law, regulation and governance best practice

A solid understanding of the Lloyd’s market and the legal structure of the Society of Lloyd’s

Experience

Direct experience of applying corporate law and good governance practice at Board level

Advising at senior management and Board level on issues relating to corporate law and governance

Drafting and presenting clear and concise materials for senior management and Board level audiences

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