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SalaryCOMPANY SECRETARY
LONDON OR WELLINGBOROUGH (HYBRID)
We are recruiting for a Company Secretary to provide company secretarial services for the Board and its committees for Weatherbys Banking Group working closely with the Chair and the CEO to ensure effective communication and information flow. This is a demanding and complex role and will require an experienced governance professional. The role is designated certified under SMCR.
It is intended that the successful candidate will become Deputy Company Secretary transitioning into the role and appointment of Company Secretary after a period.
This is a part-time role, to work 3 days per week (60%FTE) in a hybrid model based in either our London or Wellingborough office. 1 day a week will be required in either our Wellingborough or London office. Board and Board committee meetings take place in London when in person attendance is required.
WHY JOIN THE BANKING GROUP?
This is an exciting opportunity for a Company Secretary, who will liaise directly with the executive team and the board of directors. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of company secretarial work and corporate governance matters within the Banking Group. Weatherbys is a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation with a welcoming and supportive culture.
We are looking to offer a salary of up to £100,000 FTE per annum dependent on experience and location (£60,000 pro rata). Benefits include receive 27 days’ annual leave (FTE allowance), private medical insurance, pension scheme, and a range of discounts and benefits through our Reward Gateway platform.
MAIN DUTIES
- End to end corporate secretarial services to the Weatherbys Banking Group Board and committees, including the Group Risk and Group Audit Committees.
- Ensure that best practice governance processes for the Boards and their Committees are followed.
- Provide strategic support to the Chair and CEO in matters relating to governance and taking a pro-active role in ensuring that policies and processes in this area are fit for purpose.
- Consider and advise upon appropriate committee and regulatory structures.
- Promote a culture of effective management of governance and that papers and minutes are in good order.
- Working with key stakeholders to set agenda and brief the Executive on lead times for the delivery of Bank Board and committee papers.
- Reviewing and assisting in minuting Board and Committee meetings.
- Developing a close working relationship with Chairs and committee members.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Experienced governance professional with significant financial services experience.
- Strong exposure and experience with managing Board and Committee meeting lifecycle.
- The ability to work in a collaborative manner with the Board, the executive team and external stakeholders.
- Strong strategic, analytical, and influencing skills.
- ICSA/CGI fully qualified Company Secretary preferable.
WHO WE ARE
Weatherbys is one of the best regarded independent banking groups in the UK, winning Private Bank of the Year at the Spear’s UK Wealth Management awards in both 2021 and 2023. As you would expect from a business with ambitious growth plans, we are continually evolving and looking to the future, but always put our clients at the heart of everything we do.
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