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Senior Company Secretariat Assistant | S2 | Legal & Governance

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Santander

Aug 29, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Milton Keynes
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have experience in a fast-paced secretariat role at the Board level, strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
  • You will support Board and Executive Governance by assisting with meetings, minute taking, maintaining documentation, and providing legal compliance advice.

Requirements

  • What you’ll bring:
  • - Evidence of working effectively in a fast-paced secretariat function having operated as secretary for a Board level or Executive level body
  • - Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • It would also be nice for you to have:
  • - Part or full qualification as a Chartered Secretary (ACIS), Lawyer, or relevant professional qualification
  • - Good communication and stakeholder management skills with experience of direct interaction with a wide array of stakeholders
  • - Experience of working in a regulated environment, ideally financial services
  • - Ability to adapt to variations in workloads, and changes in responsibilities and priorities with minimal supervision and work on own initiative

Responsibilities

  • - Providing organisational and administrative support to the Board and Executive Governance unit
  • - Assisting proactively in the administration for Board Committee meetings including minute taking
  • - Ensuring that effective support is provided to other team members when priorities change or at times of peak workload, to support seamless provision of excellent services to all stakeholders
  • - Supporting the Senior Company Secretaries in analysing and providing specialist advice on new business and legislative developments / projects in order to clearly identify any statutory, compliance, corporate governance prudential control risk implications for Santander companies
  • - Maintaining statutory documentation and preparing regulatory and governance documentation as required, for internal purposes and/or external disclosures
  • - Maintaining involvement with all aspects of the CGO work to ensure that effective support is provided to other team members when priorities change or to meet business demand

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Company Secretariat Assistant.

Where is the position located?

The position is based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.

Is this a full-time position?

This is a permanent role with an expectation of at least 2 days in the office each week, but part-time hours or job-share arrangements can be discussed.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

Candidates should have experience working effectively in a fast-paced secretariat function at a Board level or Executive level body.

Are there opportunities for flexible working arrangements?

Yes, the company offers part-time, job-share, and flexible working arrangements.

What qualifications would be beneficial for this position?

It would be beneficial to have part or full qualification as a Chartered Secretary (ACIS), Lawyer, or a relevant professional qualification.

How does the company support employee well-being?

The company offers a range of benefits including healthcare options, a pension scheme, annual leave, and a cash allowance for benefits tailored to employee needs.

What type of support will the Senior Company Secretariat Assistant provide?

They will provide organisational and administrative support to the Board and Executive Governance unit, assist in Board Committee meetings, and maintain statutory documentation.

Does Santander have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Santander is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and supports the success of all colleagues.

How can I apply for this role?

If you're interested in the role, you can apply directly through the application process outlined in the job description.

Who can I contact for assistance during the recruitment process?

You can contact the recruitment team at resourcing@santander.co.uk or call 0870 414 9080 for assistance.

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Mission & Purpose

Santander is a leading global bank, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Spain, and is one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalisation. It provides a wide range of financial products and services, including personal and corporate banking, wealth management, and insurance. With a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, North America, and Asia, Santander's mission is to help people and businesses prosper by offering customer-centric solutions. Its purpose is to support growth and innovation while fostering responsible banking practices to benefit individuals, businesses, and communities.