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Are you driven by excellence in corporate governance? Do you thrive in roles where precision, influence, and trusted counsel shape how a major UK‑listed company operates? This is your opportunity to join Whitbread, one of the UK’s most recognisable hospitality and leisure businesses, as we continue delivering industry‑leading standards in governance, transparency and risk protection. We’re looking for an Assistant Company Secretary & Insurance Manager who will play a pivotal role in ensuring our Board, its Committees, and our Executive Committee (ExCo) are supported with robust governance frameworks, accurate and timely information, and a well‑designed insurance programme that protects the Group.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure Whitbread PLC and its subsidiaries remain fully compliant with the Companies Act and the UK Corporate Governance Code
Play a central role in drafting and delivering the Annual Report and the AGM
Manage the Company’s Share Dealing Code and compliance with the Market Abuse Directive
Lead the timely release of accurate stock exchange announcements
Maintain up‑to‑date governance content on the Whitbread PLC website
Support compliance across overseas subsidiaries, ensuring directors understand their responsibilities
Provide expert governance advice to the Board, its Committees and ExCo
Ensure seamless delivery of Board processes, information flows and governance frameworks
Play a key role in crisis management planning, training and response readiness
Deliver the annual Sharesave invitation and maturity processes
Oversee discretionary share schemes in partnership with external providers
Manage the shareholder benefits scheme, from card production to year‑round queries
Maintain the register of substantial shareholders and oversee issued share capital records
Produce renewal data and ensure insurers are kept updated throughout the year
Help maintain strong relationships with current and potential insurers
Review liability claims and approve settlement recommendations
Requirements:
Strong understanding of the Companies Act and UK Corporate Governance Code
Knowledge of share schemes
Insurance knowledge is beneficial but not essential
Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
Strong project management and presentation ability
Exceptional attention to detail and judgement
Qualified Company Secretary
Post‑qualification experience in a listed company environment
Proven experience in corporate governance, stakeholder engagement, and managing confidential, high‑impact information