Governance Lead

At 1st Central everything starts with our people.

As one of the UKs leading motor and home insurers we use smart technology data and great service to make insurance fast fair and simple for over 1.4 million customers. Were proud to create an environment where people feel supported trusted and able to grow -whether thats developing new skills taking on fresh challenges or making a real impact every day. If youre looking for a role where you can make a difference wed love to hear from you.

Are you highly organised detail-oriented and passionate about good governance Do you enjoy working with senior stakeholders and ensuring important decisions are supported by robust processes and high-quality documentation

Were looking for a Governance Lead to join our Corporate Governance team based in either Haywards Heath West Sussex or Salford Quays Manchester.

Youll play a key role within our Company Secretariat team supporting the delivery of a professional high-quality and customer-focused corporate governance service across Executive Board and Committee governance. Youll work closely with the Group Company Secretary and wider Governance team to ensure governance processes run smoothly records are maintained accurately and key corporate governance obligations are met.

Were big on working flexibly youllspend most of your time working from home with occasional visits to the if you prefer to be in the office more thats good with us too.

Core skills were looking for:

• Company Law & Governance Strong understanding of company law and corporate governance with the ability to apply it in practice.
• Professional Qualifications Part-qualified or committed to completing the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (with our support).
• Communication & Stakeholder Management Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Working at Pace Able to deliver accurate work in a fast-moving environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Time Management & Organisation Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Whats involved:

• Youll lead the end-to-end support of Executive Committee meetings including forward planning agenda coordination timetable management collation and drafting of meeting materials stakeholder follow-up quality assurance of papers preparation of minutes and tracking of actions and decisions to completion.
• Youll support the organisation and management of Group Board Committee and relevant management meetings including agenda planning meeting logistics coordination of papers and packs preparation of accurate minutes maintenance of action and decision logs and follow-up with stakeholders to support timely completion of agreed actions.
• Youll maintain statutory and Group entity information within Co-Sec software and related records including structure charts and corporate information ensuring changes to directors officers shareholders and registered details are accurately recorded and kept up to date in line with statutory filing and governance requirements.
• Youll manage KYC records and related processes for Group entities ensuring information is accurate complete up to date and available to support governance banking regulatory and due diligence requirements.
• Youll support audit regulatory and due diligence information requests by collating governance documents verifying records and coordinating responses with relevant stakeholders.
• Youll support the maintenance of governance policies registers templates and process documents ensuring documents are reviewed updated and stored appropriately.
• Youll provide governance support to the Group Company Secretary and wider Company Secretariat team including drafting governance documents and reports maintaining records analysing information and supporting the delivery of departmental priorities.
• Youll assist in the renewal of the Insurance cover for employees equipment and premises.
• Youll comply with the requirements and act in accordance with the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times
• Youll ensure compliance with Company policies values guidelines and other relevant standards and regulations at all times.

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience of working in a governance company secretarial or senior administration role ideally within a regulated or complex corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of legal statutory and corporate governance processes with an ability to apply that knowledge in the preparation of governance materials and records.
• Experience of working in a listed regulated or financial services business is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 (desirable)
• Understanding of UK Corporate Governance Code (desirable)
• Understanding of UK Motor Insurance industry (desirable)

Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or progress towards one such as the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme; willingness to continue professional development with support from the Company.
• Strong minute-writing skills with the ability to produce accurate clear and concise records of meetings actions and decisions.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work at pace against challenging deadlines
• Excellent work ethic and diligence in production and ownership of work and responsibilities
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise effectively
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good IT and software skills including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint

Behaviours

• Able to handle information in a confidential manner
• Keen to embrace embed and incorporate the Company Values
• Diplomatic personable and pragmatic
• Uses initiative exercises sound judgement and escalates matters appropriately.
• Looks for opportunities to improve governance processes ways of working and service delivery in support of departmental and business objectives.
• Approachable and keen to help others
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• An organised and proactive approach
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• A flexible approach and positive attitude

Ready to join us

Were looking for talented people who want to make a real impact for our customers colleagues and business. Apply today and discover where a career at 1st Central could take you.

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