Governance & Committee Manager

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Job Description

The Governance & Committee Manager is accountable for delivering excellent corporate governance support to Heathrow's main Board, executive and other boards, and committees. The role holder will work very closely with executive and non-executive directors of Heathrow's main Board and shareholders regarding corporate and company secretarial matters and governance requirements arising from the Heathrow Group's corporate governance arrangements.

This position will play a critical role in delivering the success of key strategic decisions as we enter an exciting time for Heathrow, through assisting the Group General Counsel and acting as a pillar of the Secretariat team. This role will provide an excellent opportunity for someone with a Company Secretary or Chartered Governance qualification (or in the process of obtaining one) looking to take the next step in their career.

The role holder will be primarily accountable to the Legal Director, Finance and Corporate and the Company Secretariat.

Responsibilities

• Advising committee chairs and members on points of law and governance, whilst horizon scanning for relevant changes in legislation and corporate governance
• Preparing governance papers
• Delivering first-class executive support including, but not limited to; minute taking, following up on actions after meetings, maintaining rolling Board and Committee calendars of events, reviewing Exec, Board and Committee paper content, preparing Companies House filings, enabling corporate transactions and review of statutory accounts and managing approvals and filings
• Proactively responding to Directors' and Shareholders' queries and undertaking necessary legal research and providing clear, concise and cogent advice in connection with such queries
• Acting as a primary point of contact for shareholders to maintain engagement and purposeful dialogue between investors and the company

Qualifications

• Company Secretary/Chartered Governance qualification or in the process of training
• Experience working in the Company Secretarial field, with evidence of working with Board, Exec committee and sub-committees
• Solid knowledge of corporate governance matters and of different areas of law including corporate law such, specifically the Companies Act
• Excellent administrative skills with existing experience or a keen interest to develop a good degree of technical knowledge relating to corporate and company secretariat issues
• Strong stakeholder management skills in dealing with senior executives, directors, company advisors and other managers with tact and diplomacy

Ideally, you'll also be:

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent)

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About Us

There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there's no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer 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 of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. 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.

About the Team

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.