Corporate Governance Manager (Legal)

TL;DR

Corporate Governance Manager (Legal): Supporting the Board and Committee structures to ensure high standards of corporate governance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements with an accent on senior stakeholder management and Board operations. Focus on managing Board papers, drafting annual reports, and supporting the delivery of General Meetings.

Location: Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) in London, UK

Company

hirify.global is the UK's leading communications group and the holding company behind brands including BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet.

What you will do

• Provide support to the Board and Board Committees, including the collation and distribution of papers via Board Intelligence.
• Support subsidiary companies and liaise with third-party providers like BDO.
• Draft and contribute to the Annual Report and other ancillary governance documents.
• Coordinate the delivery of the AGM and other General Meetings.
• Manage ad hoc corporate projects and develop knowledge-sharing processes for the team.
• Contribute to the overall team strategy and strategic priorities.

Requirements

• CGI part-qualified or recently qualified.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, company law, and regulatory requirements for listed companies.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex governance matters and identify risks.
• Experience building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and Board members.
• Must be based in the UK to support the hybrid office model in London.

Nice to have

• Strong financial numeracy and ability to interpret financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in project and programme coordination within a governance context.
• Proactive approach to learning and adaptability in fast-paced corporate environments.

Culture & Benefits

• 10% on target annual bonus.
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for employees and immediate family.
• Market-leading paid carers leave (up to 2 weeks) and equalized parental leave (18 weeks full pay).
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband.
• Competitive pension scheme with 5% employee and 10% employer contribution.
• Holiday purchase scheme.