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Manager, Specialist Corporate Governance

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Manager, Specialist Corporate Governance. This full-time, permanent role is based in London and will require regular attendance at clients’ premises.

The right applicant will be a detail orientated and proactive governance professional, who is ready for a challenge and who will support the Senior Manager of Specialist Corporate Governance to deliver seamless Board Advisory, Board Support and Governance, and strong statutory compliance service, to our key clients within Financial Services and listed companies. This position involves delivering against corporate governance practices, managing (and frequently chairing) board meetings, producing high-quality minutes and ensuring that the clients’ companies’ operations align with legal and ethical standards. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Corporate Governance: work closely with the Senior Manager of Specialist Corporate Governance in rolling out the clients’ Group Corporate Governance Frameworks and maintain the corporate governance policies and procedures to adhere to relevant laws and regulations.


• Board Support: organise and manage board meetings for client companies, including preparing agendas, distributing board papers, attending meetings (in a secretarial capacity, taking minutes and ensuring follow-up on action points.


• Regulatory Compliance: monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulated environment and take appropriate action to ensure compliance.


• Statutory records: support clients with all of their statutory requirements including filings and maintenance of statutory registers.


• Advisory: advise clients’ boards and senior management on legal and governance matters, including directors’ duties, company law, and best practices in corporate governance.


• Stakeholder Communication: serve as a point of contact for clients, their entities, their subsidiary Boards, shareholders, and regulators.


• Annual Reports and Meetings: coordinate the preparation and distribution of clients’ annual reports and other shareholder communications.


• Organise Annual General Meetings and other shareholder meetings.


• Other: work with clients’ board members in regard to completing emolument certificates and bi-annual and annual audits, as required by each client; support the Senior Manager of Specialist Corporate Governance in administering and delivering the results of the annual Board Evaluation project for clients.


• Advise the Board and internal stakeholders on corporate governance best practice.


• Support the Senior Manager of Specialist Corporate Governance in delivering against SLAs agreed for each client with best-in-class services.


• Ensure prompt and proper billing against all client engagements.


• Support the Senior Manager of Specialist Corporate Governance in growing the client portfolio, working alongside other Vistra teams in a commercial and service delivery and product capacity. 

Attributes & Technical Skills:  

• The ideal candidate will have strong understanding of end-to-end board governance requirements for FCA and non-FCA regulated entities, and sound knowledge of corporate law.


• High levels of gravitas.


• Resilience.


• Confident communicator.


• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• People management experience desirable

Relevant Experience:

• Experience as a company secretary within financial services, ideally with first-hand experience in the governance of FCA regulated boards.


• Exceptional oral and written communication and an ability to liaise with senior leadership with confidence.


• Diligent Board experience (other systems beneficial).


• Exceptional organisational skills.


• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Education and Professional Qualification:

• CGI qualified with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.


• Strong knowledge of UK Company Law.  

Embrace the chance to make a difference: Join NHS Arden & GEM CSU as an interim and bring your unique expertise to where it's needed most!

Opportunity for Interim Specialists to Support NHS Initiatives

We invite you to become a key member of our respected, diverse team at Arden & Gem, contributing to our temporary staffing framework that benefits the entire trust. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Corporate Governance for a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring effective governance practices within the organisation. This position requires travel to Cambridgeshire at least once per month.

Role Scope:

• Full time hours - 37.5 per week
• A fixed-term agreement for 3 months
• Remote working opportunity with travel to Cambridgeshire at least once per month

Key Responsibilities

• Information Flow : Ensure good information flows to the Board of Directors and its committees, and between senior management and non-executive directors.
• Maintain Governance Arrangements: Regularly review and update governance arrangements to ensure they are current and effective.
• Evaluate Board Performance: Implement and support regular evaluations of the Board of Directors' effectiveness and performance using various methods, including self-assessments and independent reviews.
• Monitor Policies: Ensure all governance-related policies and strategies are up to date and effective, addressing any areas of non-compliance or concern.
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure adherence to best practices regarding the Fit and Proper Persons test for all Directors.
• Annual Reports and AGM: Support the production of annual reports and AGMs.
• Support Risk Reporting: Aid in risk reporting, training, and the development of risk management tools and guidance.

Our Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay (AFC Band 8b) £64,455 - £74,896 per annum pro-rata, dependant on your experience and the number of years you have worked in the NHS.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Our employees get to work with the latest and most advanced technologies available.
• Commitment to Professional Growth: We foster innovation, teamwork, and advancement by offering complimentary training and development to all staff.

Experience and qualifications required include:

• Substantial experience in corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of governance practices and principles.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Exceptional written, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Have the ability to operate with initiative under pressure, and with minimum supervision.
• Able to travel to Cambridgeshire at least once per month.

Keep in mind, we appreciate a variety of skills and viewpoints within our team and welcome candidates from all walks of life and different career backgrounds.

Next Steps:

We value independent thinking and risk-taking. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas. Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to create an enjoyable and supportive working environment.

Visit our website at to learn more about who we are and apply.

Note: We are not sponsoring these positions, so applicants must be UK residents.

At Arden & GEM CSU, we prioritise making the application process easy and accessible. As an NHS employer, we sometimes hire through NHS Jobs, LinkedIn, or other external job boards. Whether you choose LinkedIn’s one-click CV submission or prefer to submit an application form via NHS Jobs, every application is valued equally, and the choice of how you apply is yours!

At Arden & GEM, we embrace change and value inclusivity. We recognise that your time is precious and that work-life balance matters. Apply in the way that suits you best - and join us to make a difference!

Embrace the chance to make a difference: Join NHS Arden & GEM CSU as an interim and bring your unique expertise to where it's needed most!

Opportunity for Interim Specialists to Support NHS Initiatives

We invite you to become a key member of our respected, diverse team at Arden & Gem, contributing to our temporary staffing framework that benefits the entire trust. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Corporate Governance for a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring effective governance practices within the organisation. This position requires travel to Cambridgeshire at least once per month.

Role Scope:

• Full time hours - 37.5 per week
• A fixed-term agreement for 3 months
• Remote working opportunity with travel to Cambridgeshire at least once per month

Key Responsibilities

• Information Flow : Ensure good information flows to the Board of Directors and its committees, and between senior management and non-executive directors.
• Maintain Governance Arrangements: Regularly review and update governance arrangements to ensure they are current and effective.
• Evaluate Board Performance: Implement and support regular evaluations of the Board of Directors' effectiveness and performance using various methods, including self-assessments and independent reviews.
• Monitor Policies: Ensure all governance-related policies and strategies are up to date and effective, addressing any areas of non-compliance or concern.
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure adherence to best practices regarding the Fit and Proper Persons test for all Directors.
• Annual Reports and AGM: Support the production of annual reports and AGMs.
• Support Risk Reporting: Aid in risk reporting, training, and the development of risk management tools and guidance.

Our Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay (AFC Band 8b) £64,455 - £74,896 per annum pro-rata, dependant on your experience and the number of years you have worked in the NHS.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Our employees get to work with the latest and most advanced technologies available.
• Commitment to Professional Growth: We foster innovation, teamwork, and advancement by offering complimentary training and development to all staff.

Experience and qualifications required include:

• Substantial experience in corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of governance practices and principles.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Exceptional written, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Have the ability to operate with initiative under pressure, and with minimum supervision.
• Able to travel to Cambridgeshire at least once per month.

Keep in mind, we appreciate a variety of skills and viewpoints within our team and welcome candidates from all walks of life and different career backgrounds.

Next Steps:

We value independent thinking and risk-taking. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas. Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to create an enjoyable and supportive working environment.

Visit our website at to learn more about who we are and apply.

Note: We are not sponsoring these positions, so applicants must be UK residents.

At Arden & GEM CSU, we prioritise making the application process easy and accessible. As an NHS employer, we sometimes hire through NHS Jobs, LinkedIn, or other external job boards. Whether you choose LinkedIn’s one-click CV submission or prefer to submit an application form via NHS Jobs, every application is valued equally, and the choice of how you apply is yours!

At Arden & GEM, we embrace change and value inclusivity. We recognise that your time is precious and that work-life balance matters. Apply in the way that suits you best - and join us to make a difference!

AG Integrate is excited to share a new opportunity for an Interim Senior Counsel to join the Company Secretarial team of a prestigious Retail & Consumer client. This role is ideal for an experienced Lawyer seeking a flexible interim opportunity with a Market leading Retail brand.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience advising on Corporate Legal and Corporate Governance matters
• Experience of managing complex group structuring projects, including restructurings, incorporations, liquidations, capital changes, and intra-group transactions.
• Experience with implementing Governance frameworks, delegated authorities, and best practice subsidiary governance processes
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Availability to start immediately or on short notice.

What we offer:

AG Integrate offers a flexible approach to legal resourcing and is ideal for ambitious legal professionals looking for an alternative career to traditional employment. By joining AG Integrate, you can manage your own work schedule and secure assignments that fit around you and your lifestyle. You will also benefit from working on diverse projects for AG's impressive clients, ongoing training and development, and the support of the leading law firm that is Addleshaw Goddard.

Choosing to work via AG Integrate means you're in for a treat with flexible working arrangements, including fully remote, hybrid and part-time opportunities. As an AG Integrate consultant, we've got you covered with professional indemnity insurance, and you'll have access to our extensive legal resources, our experienced Knowledge Lawyers and our Research & Knowledge Services team. We're here to make sure you're fully supported throughout your assignments with our clients.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you don’t hear back from us within 4 weeks, it unfortunately means it your application wasn’t successful on this occasion. There will be more opportunities on the horizon so please keep an eye on our upcoming vacancies.

Why Addleshaw Goddard?

At Addleshaw Goddard, we’re more than just a law firm. We’re a community where you’re valued, encouraged, and challenged to be your best. Our culture fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation, making us the go-to choice for FTSE100 clients and their equivalents across the globe. Our diverse team is our strength, and we celebrate this diversity in every aspect of our work.

What can I say about this amazing client of mine? Well I can start by saying the culture is so collaborative, inclusive and it really is a joy to work in this team. All the candidates that I have placed here are very, very happy.
This role is more on the transactional side, dealing with multiple jurisdictions, corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate actions.
Being an expert on Diligent Entities will be essential and you will be responsible for ensuring that the Group's legal information is all up to date. As this is an international role, you will be liaising with overseas providers as well as liaising with US colleagues too. You should be CGI qualified, and have transactional experience as well as Board support work too. They offer good flexible working options, so if this suits you, please get in contact.

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