Deputy Governance Director

Duties

• Act as a trusted adviser on corporate governance matters, supporting effective Board and committee decision-making across the Group.
• Influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, including the Board, Executive Committee, management, and external advisers, providing clear advice and constructive challenge.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, listing rule, and regulatory requirements, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practice and external developments in governance, risk, and internal controls.
• Act as Secretary to the Audit & Risk Committee and the Group Disclosure Committee, providing advice, including on MAR and disclosure obligations, and producing high-quality Board and committee papers.
• Take ownership of the delivery of the Annual Report, including drafting and oversight of the governance sections.
• Develop and manage the registrar strategy and retail shareholder services, ensuring high-quality delivery and value for money.
• Provide oversight of Executive Share Plans and Sharesave arrangements, ensuring robust governance and effective participant engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in governance processes across the Group, including through the use of AI.
• Manage outsourced providers and external spend, ensuring effective supplier performance, resilience, and value through active engagement and RFP processes.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of three professionals, ensuring resources are managed effectively to deliver best-in-class professional governance support for the business.

You should note that your title and job description are not exhaustive and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake other reasonable tasks within your capacity.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professionally qualified Chartered Governance professional, with strong technical and academic credentials.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of UK company law, listing rules, corporate governance, and listed company regulatory compliance and risk.
• Highly organized, with a structured approach to managing high-profile governance activity.
• Strong judgement and analytical capability, able to navigate ambiguity and provide clear, pragmatic advice.
• Proven ability to influence and partner senior stakeholders, including Non-executive Directors and Executive Committee members.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills, able to adapt style and produce high-quality Board-level documentation.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and curious, with a strong drive to challenge the status quo and deliver continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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Grade: 15
Employee Group: Permanent
Global Region: Europe