Deputy Company Secretary London, England
Job description
Heathrow is a city within a city – a complex ecosystem that provides an astonishing variety of high profile, absorbing work. From helping protect the data on which the safety of millions of passengers depends, to negotiating licenses for airlines and drafting leases for hundreds of shops and restaurants, there are opportunities for interesting, inspiring work at every turn. Not least in mitigating and managing risk in the wider aviation industry to ensure generations to come can enjoy the freedom and excitement of air travel.
Our Legal, Risk and Engagement function brings together legal and business assurance professionals, all committed to living our values. Together, we operate within regulatory and statutory frameworks, always acting responsibly and doing the right thing. You’ll be making sure we operate to the highest standards, across the kind of varied projects that you only find in an ever-changing environment like ours. Part of a close-knit and driven team, you’ll take on work you’ll both take real pride in and feel passionate about.
The Deputy CoSec (ad closing 4th June) is responsible for delivering excellent corporate governance support to Heathrow’s main Board, executive and other boards, and committees. They will need to work very closely with executive and non-executive directors regarding corporate and company secretarial matters and governance requirements.
You will need to be confident advising senior executives at the highest level, including the CEO, CFO and other members of the Executive Committee, as well as the Chair of the Board and other Independent Non-Executive Directors. This is a business-critical role as it is essential for Heathrow’s main Board and its committees to operate in accordance with good corporate governance and compliance so that strategic decisions about the business can be made in accordance with legal requirements and in the right environment, with the support of appropriate briefing materials.
As a key trusted advisor to the Group General Counsel and working as a vital part of the Secretariat team, you will ensure good corporate governance standards are met and that Heathrow’s group subsidiary companies are compliant.
- Supporting the Group GC and acting as a pillar of the Secretariat team in respect of arrangements for monthly Board meetings and other formal Committee meetings, Executive Committee meetings, away days and joint Board and Executive strategy days.
- Managing Board and Committee effectiveness reviews and other governance arrangements.
- Communicating with and advising senior executives at the highest level.
- Providing critical support to the Group GC and working as part of the Secretariat team in ensuring proper processes are followed in connection with the appointment of new directors.
- Operating and maintaining the Corporate Governance Framework and Governance Champions Network.
- Horizon-scanning and briefing the GC, Board, Executive Committee, and wider business on changes in corporate law and governance best practice.
- Promoting and ensuring corporate governance compliance for the Board and its committees.
- Good academic background with relevant degree (or equivalent qualification)
- Company Secretary/Chartered Governance qualification or in the process of training
- At least 4-5 years’ experience working in the Company Secretarial field
- Good knowledge of the Companies Act, corporate governance, and other relevant legislation
- Strong technical knowledge and ability to interpret, communicate and apply corporate law
- Excellent administrative skills with existing experience or a keen interest to develop good technical knowledge relating to corporate and company secretariat issues
- Good interpersonal skill in order to deal with senior executives, directors, company advisors and other managers
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Heathrow brings the world closer together. Our airport facilitates the global travel and trade that keeps the economy moving. It’s a place like no other – a city within a city – where colleagues connect around a common goal, giving our passengers the best airport service in the world.
There is a world of opportunity at Heathrow. You’ll reach your full potential within our inclusive and supportive culture, whilst helping us to deliver our ambitious plans. Not only are we growing to welcome millions more passengers each year, we’re also transforming our industry. Sustainability is at the heart of Heathrow and we’re leading global efforts on decarbonisation, so that aviation continues to be a force for good in our world.
Taking the journey with us means living our values. Doing the right thing. Keeping everyone safe. Working together. Treating everyone with respect. Giving excellent service. Improving every day. Our ever-changing airport runs on teamwork and creativity. A career at Heathrow is welcoming, diverse, challenging, exciting, and rewarding.
Join Heathrow and grow your career in an airport that matters to millions.
Our rewards
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, along with performance-based annual bonuses, our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And we’ll provide learning and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
Working Location
Our agile approach offers the opportunity to combine home working with meetings, events and training at the airport. All roles involve some on-site working each week, so you’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.
Sustainable Travel to work
Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With four diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
