Senior Company Secretary | S-| Legal & Corporate Governance

In this high‑profile role as Senior Company Secretary, you will be a part of the UK Corporate Governance Office and will provide high‑quality internal and corporate governance support and advice to the business, acting as a liaison between the Group Internal Governance Office and the business on corporate governance‑related matters.

• Provide internal and corporate governance advice to the business and act as liaison between the 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.
• Act as a line manager to Internal Governance Team member(s) and develop them.
• Keep up to date with all relevant legal and regulatory developments to ensure that local policies are updated accordingly.
• Act as project lead in respect of corporate governance aspects of new business initiatives, projects, legislative or regulatory developments.
• Oversee consistent application of our documents workflow system SIMPLA and application of the meeting management tool San Gov Pro  by the business areas.

• Practical knowledge of corporate governance, including knowledge of the Companies Act 2006, the UK Corporate Governance Code, PRA/FCA governance requirements and listing rules, together with excellent stakeholder management and diplomacy skills.
• At least 7 years’ experience working as a company secretary either in listed or financial services businesses.
• Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute as an Affiliate, Associate or Fellow, or equivalent.
• Experience of working effectively in a busy corporate governance or secretariat function.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Well‑developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment, ideally financial services.
• Ability to mentor and develop more junior team members.
• Line management experience.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team, interacting effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander.

Salary Range: £98,000.00 – £ per annum (depending on experience). The annual salary is based on a standard 35‑hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

Additional benefits:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, increased to 31 days after 5 years service, with option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• £6,000 car allowance per year.
• Company‑funded individual private medical insurance.
• Company‑funded death‑in‑service benefit and income protection insurance, with discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share plans to share in Santander's success.
• Employee access to Santander products and services at no fee.
• Competitive rewards and performance‑based incentives.
• Wellbeing support across physical, mental, social and financial pillars, including fitness access, weekly online classes and mental health support.
• Enhanced family leave and childcare support, with tailored wellbeing support from menopause to parenthood.
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community.
• Global growth opportunities to shape career and learn new skills across our international network.