Senior Company Secretary – Corporate Governance (Milton Keynes/London)

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Company Secretary to join our Corporate Governance Office in Milton Keynes/London. You will support board committees and subsidiary boards, ensuring compliance with governance standards across Santander UK.

Key responsibilities

• Run a board‑level committee and subsidiary boards, preparing agendas, taking minutes and tracking actions.
• Manage a portfolio of subsidiary legal entities and oversee the Subsidiary Governance Framework.
• Contribute to the annual report and financial statements programme.
• Provide specialist advice on statutory compliance, governance best practice and legislative developments.
• Build strong relationships with senior management and board members.
• Act as line manager for members of the Corporate Governance Office team, supporting their development.

Required profile

• Proven experience in company secretarial or governance roles within a large organisation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a small team.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk management.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a technology‑driven, customer‑centric environment.
• Access to innovative tools and collaborative culture.
• Career development within a global financial institution.