Are you keen to join a well-established and respected Governance Team? If so, we are recruiting for a Head of PLC Governance to support the team through the next stage of their exciting transformation journey. We are looking for a qualified governance professional with regulated experience to assist with day-to-day governance, share administration, board support and management of critical transformation projects. If you are a team player and solution driven, this is the role for you.

As the Head of PLC Governance, you will assist in the operation of the Group Governance Office function and will undertake deputising duties for the Group Head of Corporate Governance as and when required. This role leads the delivery and advisory element on good corporate governance and best practice, which is underpinned by a robust corporate governance framework.

The role is hybrid with main base located in Chatham (Kent), requiring travel to other OSB offices (i.e. London) for meetings from time to time.

Your responsibilities include:

• Lead the department’s PLC governance workstream, and in collaboration with the Head of Statutory Compliance and Governance Reporting, responsible for delivering against all PLC requirements (including but not limited to the AGM, Annual Report, Board Effectiveness, shareholder circulars and other statutory requirements and regulatory obligations).
• Advise on compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, Listing, Prospectus Rules, Disclosure & Transparency Rules, Companies Act and Market Abuse Regulations, FSMA and Takeover Code. Identify new/proposed rules and guidelines in relation to governance and act as an SME to the business, providing advice in a governance capacity.
• Provide support to Board, Board Committee or Management Committee meetings – which would include preparing timely minutes, recording clear and accurate meeting decisions and pursuing follow-up actions, ensuring all relevant records are maintained and updated.
• Reviewing and responding to industry consultations impacting the effectiveness of OSB Group’s governance practices.
• Driving the development and ongoing implementation of the OSB corporate governance framework, driving improvements to the design and robustness in accordance with business demands, legal requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Monitoring Board membership (including any Board changes) and succession planning activities, including supporting with any SMF applications relating to NEDs.
• Line-manage and coach nominated direct reports, including all aspects of performance management, development, conduct, sickness management, appraisals, employee administration and recruitment.

We offer a base salary dependent on experience and location of between £85000 – £105000.

• Enhanced family-focused benefits
• Hybrid-working *3 days in the office,2 at home
• Annual bonus opportunity

Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at OSB: OSB Careers 

At OSB Group, we understand how much our people bring to our organisation, which is why we try our best to give back too! Our Purpose is to help our customers, colleagues and communities prosper and we are on a transformation journey to become ‘the bank of the future’.

Our commitment to professional development, flexible working, and employee well-being fosters a dynamic and supportive workplace.

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Previous corporate governance experience (or comparable) working at a Senior Manager level within a corporate secretariat function within financial services.
• Strong stakeholder management skills in respect of senior Executives and Non-Executive Directors are fundamental.
• Robust understanding of UK company law, statutory requirements and financial services regulatory environment is vital.
• Previous line management experience is required.
• Qualified Governance Professional accredited by the Chartered Governance Institute, legal counsel or relevant professional qualification gained is essential.

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

Still on the fence? Hear from our team or explore our process: OSB Careers

Shortlisted candidates will go through a personalised recruitment process, that is relevant and conversational – inclusive any individual reasonable support required. We want to bring out the best in you!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Not sure if you meet the spec? Let us decide.

Research tells us that those from marginalised groups feel like they need to meet 100% of the criteria to apply. Here at OSB, we are committed to inclusivity and understand the value different experiences and perspectives can bring, so please don’t feel like you need to check every box to apply for a role internally.

We champion diversity at all levels, with Board-level Diversity Champions tracking our progress. We are proud to be signed up to the Women in Finance Charter to actively support the growth and development of senior women in our sector and are dedicated to treating all our employees and job applicants equally, opposed to discrimination on any grounds.