Interim Deputy Company Secretary (12-month FTC)

Interim Deputy Company Secretary (12-month FTC) 

£Competitive, London or Milton Keynes, Hybrid (2 days WFH)

We are delighted to be partnering with a global financial services organisation that is seeking an interim Deputy Company Secretary to provide additional support through a busy period. You will provide high quality internal and corporate governance support, alongside overseeing compliance with group, regulatory and statutory requirements, ensuring application of governance best practice.

This role will suit someone with a strong technical ability, substantial listed-company experience, and the ability to hit the ground running. Our client has offices in Central London and Milton Keynes, so either location can be considered for this vacancy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide internal and corporate governance advice to the business and act as a liaison between Group Internal Governance Office and the business on corporate governance related matters
• Provide specialist advice on corporate governance best practice, including the Listing rules, DTRs, MAR, UK Corporate Governance Code
• Participate as Corporate Governance Office lead on the annual report and financial statements programme for the ring-fenced bank and the holding company
• Deputise for the Head of Corporate and Internal Governance
• Act as a Secretary and advisor to one or more Board level Committees and be responsible for effective interaction and relationships with senior management and Executive & Non-Executive Board members as applicable

Experience and Qualifications:

• CGI qualified (Essential)
• At least 7 years’ experience working as a company secretary within listed or financial services organisations.
• Experience of working effectively in a busy corporate governance or secretariat function.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment, ideally financial services.
• Ability to mentor and develop more junior team members.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to hit the ground running and make impact quickly.
• A positive attitude and strong teamworking skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organisational levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.

At The Core Partnership, we embrace diversity and believe in the inherent value of every individual. Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mere words; it’s ingrained in our core values of humanity, passion, honesty, and commitment. We therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We strive to create an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed both internally and for the roles we recruit for. If you require any adjustments to facilitate your application process, please let us know.

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