Assistant Company Secretary – Corporate Governance Office

Santander

Assistant Company Secretary supporting Santander UK’s corporate governance and regulated financial-services boards in Milton Keynes or London. Running board committees, advising on compliance and managing subsidiary governance portfolios.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £76,000 - £114,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, compliance with the Companies Act 2006, and the UK Corporate Governance Code, while effectively managing Board-level committees and fostering team development. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential for building relationships and ensuring governance standards are upheld.

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Corporate GovernanceStakeholder ManagementBoard-Level Committee ExperienceStatutory ComplianceLine Management

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Hard Skills

Minute-WritingGovernance Framework ImplementationAnnual Report ContributionFinancial Statements ProgrammeRegulated Environment Experience

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganisational SkillsTeam CollaborationDiplomacy SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Governance Institute Membership

Industry Keywords

Companies Act 2006UK Corporate Governance CodePRA/FCA Governance RequirementsListing RulesCorporate Governance Office

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run one Board-level committee and subsidiary boards, including board committees or a management committee
Prepare meetings, take minutes and distribute actions
Take responsibility for a portfolio of subsidiary legal entities
Implement and oversee compliance with the Subsidiary Governance Framework
Contribute to the annual report and financial statements programme
Provide specialist advice on statutory compliance, governance best practice, internal governance requirements, and new business and legislative developments/projects
Build effective relationships with Senior Management and Board members
Act as line manager to members of the Corporate Governance Office Team
Identify and facilitate development opportunities for team members
Maintain and continuously improve governance standards, systems and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Practical knowledge of corporate governance, including the Companies Act 2006, UK Corporate Governance Code, PRA/FCA governance requirements and listing rules
Excellent stakeholder management and diplomacy skills
Experience running a Board-level Committee
Experience working effectively in a busy corporate governance or secretariat function
Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally financial services
Experience contributing to the annual report and financial statements programme
Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute as an Affiliate, Associate or Fellow, or equivalent
Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills
Strong minute-writing skills
Well-developed organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines
Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team
Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organisation
Ability to mentor and develop more junior team members
Right to work in the UK to commence employment
Line management experience (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

£6,000 car allowance per year
30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5yrs service
Option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
Company funded individual private medical insurance
Company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance
Discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover
Santander share plans
Staff versions of Santander products, including Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees
Deals and discounts on Santander products and services
Wellbeing partners across physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing
Access to wellbeing apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support
Enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support
Volunteering opportunities
Global growth opportunities, career development and opportunities to learn new skills