First Central
Governance Lead
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About Us
At 1st Central, everything starts with our people. As one of the UK’s leading motor and home insurers, we use smart technology, data and great service to make insurance fast, fair and simple for over 1.4 million customers. We’re proud to create an environment where people feel supported, trusted and able to grow - whether that’s developing new skills, taking on fresh challenges or making a real impact every day. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Overview
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about good governance? Do you enjoy working with senior stakeholders and ensuring important decisions are supported by robust processes and high-quality documentation? We’re looking for a Governance Lead to join our Corporate Governance team, based in either Haywards Heath, West Sussex or Salford Quays, Manchester.
Key Responsibilities
You'll play a key role within our Company Secretariat team, supporting the delivery of a professional, high-quality and customer-focused corporate governance service across Executive, Board and Committee governance. You'll work closely with the Group Company Secretary and wider Governance team to ensure governance processes run smoothly, records are maintained accurately, and key corporate governance obligations are met.
Key Skills
- Company Law & Governance: Strong understanding of company law and corporate governance, with the ability to apply it in practice.
- Professional Qualifications: Part-qualified or committed to completing the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (with our support).
- Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
- Working at Pace: Able to deliver accurate work in a fast-moving environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Time Management & Organisation: Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
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What's Involved
- Lead the end-to-end support of Executive Committee meetings.
- Support the organisation and management of Group Board, Committee and relevant management meetings.
- Maintain statutory and Group entity information within Co-Sec software and related records.
- Manage KYC records and related processes for Group entities.
- Support audit, regulatory and due diligence information requests.
- Maintain governance policies, registers, templates and process documents.
- Provide governance support to the Group Company Secretary and wider Company Secretariat team.
- Assist in the renewal of the Insurance cover for employees, equipment and premises.
- Ensure compliance with the requirements and act in accordance with the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times.
- Ensure compliance with Company policies, values, guidelines and other relevant standards and regulations at all times.
Experience & Knowledge
- Experience of working in a governance, company secretarial or senior administration role, ideally within a regulated or complex corporate environment.
- Working knowledge of legal, statutory and corporate governance processes, with an ability to apply that knowledge in the preparation of governance materials and records.
- Experience of working in a listed, regulated or financial services business is desirable.
- Knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 (desirable)
- Understanding of UK Corporate Governance Code (desirable)
- Understanding of UK Motor Insurance industry (desirable)
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Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, such as the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme; willingness to continue professional development with support from the Company.
- Strong minute-writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate, clear and concise records of meetings, actions and decisions.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work at pace against challenging deadlines.
- Excellent work ethic and diligence in production and ownership of work and responsibilities.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise effectively.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Good IT and software skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Behaviours
- Able to handle information in a confidential manner.
- Keen to embrace, embed and incorporate the Company Values.
- Diplomatic, personable and pragmatic.
- Uses initiative, exercises sound judgement and escalates matters appropriately.
- Looks for opportunities to improve governance processes, ways of working and service delivery in support of departmental and business objectives.
- Approachable and keen to help others.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- An organised and proactive approach.
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- A flexible approach and positive attitude.
Ready to Join Us?
We’re looking for talented people who want to make a real impact for our customers, colleagues and business. Apply today and discover where a career at 1st Central could take you.
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