Senior Company Secretary | S-| Legal & Corporate Governance

Senior Company Secretary | S-4 | Legal & Corporate Governance | Milton Keynes/London

Country:
United Kingdom

Santander () is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer‑centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what's possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OFFICE is looking for a SENIOR COMPANY SECRETARY based out of MILTON KEYNES/LONDON.

This role is a 12 month fix term contract.

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 and act as a liaison between Group Internal Governance Office and the business on corporate governance related matters. You will be overseeing compliance with group, regulatory and statutory requirements on corporate and internal governance matters ensuring application of governance best practice throughout the Santander UK group.

You'll play a critical role in maintaining high standards of governance which will be constantly reviewed and improved upon.

Through innovation, cutting‑edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• 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.
• 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.

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 the associated excel‑lent 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…