Senior Assistant Company Secretary (FTC

Location

Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom

Job description

The Company Secretariat is responsible for driving effective corporate governance around the OSB Group for the benefit of its wider stakeholders. Our team covers a broad range of activities including, Share Plan, Governance, Statutory and Regulatory Compliance. Join our friendly, bustling, agile, and collaborative team where each day brings new and exciting challenges.

Please note this is a 12-month fixed term contract.

The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.

Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme. 

The key purpose of this role is to assist the Group Head of Company Secretariat in supporting the organisation, the Board and its Committees with its governance responsibilities. You will assist in ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and shareholder requirements relevant to the organisation and promote good practice throughout the organisation.

This position covers a range of Company Secretariat disciplines across statutory compliance, regulatory disclosures, corporate governance and share plans. To be successful in this role, the chosen candidate would have a proven track record in these areas, whilst being able to demonstrate their ability to lead and advise on corporate transactions and governance queries.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Preparing and sending all notices and amendments which satisfy regulatory and statutory requirements. Advising PDMRs on their market abuse obligations and drafting papers in relation to developments UK Corporate Governance Code practices.
• Contribute to the grant and exercise of the Sharesave scheme in conjunction with our registrars.
• Maintaining the good Board governance by reviewing relevant governance documents such as the company’s articles, terms of reference, policies and delegated authorities.
• Supporting virtual communication, website and intranet communications infrastructure.
• Overseeing elements of the annual report, AGM and share buyback programme.
• Assisting in the refresh of Director induction programmes, share plan communications, policies, board meeting templates and internal procedures.
• Acting Secretary to one or two Board Committees (depending on experience and ability to advise on audit and risk meeting governance matters). Maintaining the annual schedule of meetings for governance fora.
• Support the delivery of company secretarial projects, relating to corporate transactions, share buybacks.
• Advising PDMRs on their market abuse obligations, corporate transactions, directors and officers indemnities and insurance renewals.

We offer a base salary dependent on experience and a competitive benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee).
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection.
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan.
• Maternity & Adoption Leave – Occupational Maternity/Adoption Pay provided at 100% of salary for the first 26 weeks.
• Paternity Leave – 8 weeks of paid leave to be taken within 12 months of birth or adoption.
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme.

We are looking for a talented individual who has the experience and qualifications set out below:

• Listed PLC experience at Senior Assistant Company Secretary level.
• Comprehensive understanding and application of the Companies Act 2006, UK Corporate Governance Code, Listing Rules and Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
• Proven track record on executing corporate transactions and dealing with senior executives.
• CGI Chartered Secretary qualification or equivalent.

If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.

Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page.

If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!

OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.

Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.

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