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Plc governance: Oversight of statutory, listing and disclosure obligations in line with UK and US-listed requirements
Ensure governance processes, controls and documentation meet regulatory requirements and best practice standards
Oversee implementation and operation of key governance policies, including compliance with the Market Abuse Regulations
Oversight of plc regulatory filings and market disclosures, including stock exchange announcements, SEC filings and Companies House submissions
Maintain a forward looking view of governance, regulatory and best practice developments impacting the Group
Board and Committee governance: Act as Secretary to a plc Board Committee and the Group Disclosure Committee, ensuring effective governance, decision making and information flow
Lead the preparation of Company Secretariat papers for the plc Board and its Committees ensuring consistency, quality and compliance
Support the internally facilitated Board Performance review, including analysis of results and reporting to the Board
Provide governance advice and support to the Chair, Non Executive Directors and senior stakeholders
Corporate reporting and disclosure: Lead the Company Secretariat workstream for the Annual Report, including ownership of governance reporting
Oversee governance review processes for half year results and quarterly trading updates
Provide oversight on related party transactions and management of conflicts of interests
AGM and shareholder governance: Lead governance aspects of the AGM, ensuring regulatory compliance and high quality shareholder communications
Oversight of key shareholder processes, including dividend payments
Manage the relationship with the Registrar and ADR Depository provider, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring effective service delivery
Line management of the Assistant Company Secretary and Senior Company Secretarial Assistant, setting clear governance standards and expectations
Deputise for the Group Deputy Company Secretary, as required
Requirements:
Strong technical knowledge of the UK Companies Act, UK Corporate Governance Code and UK Listing Rules
CGI-qualified with significant post qualification experience in a Corporate Secretariat function, including experience within a plc
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
Proven organisational and forward planning skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage deadlines
Flexible approach to working and ability to contribute positively to team effectiveness and process efficiencies
Experience effectively managing and leading a team
Nice to have:
US listed experience advantageous
What we offer:
Yearly bonus: 20%
Company car: company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630 per month
Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
Charity days: 5 days/year
Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%
Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan