Interim Deputy Group Company Secretary - 12 month FTC

Join a diverse, inclusive, and engaged Company Secretariat Team that demonstrates governance as a facilitator., This role sits within PLC Governance to provide maternity cover for the Deputy Group Company Secretary. It's a key role that leads the PLC side of the team to fulfil their obligations and responsibilities, follow best practices, act as a conduit between the Directors and Executive Management, provide impartial advice to the Directors and act diligently in the Company's best interests.
In this role, you will:
Support the Group Company Secretary in the delivery of Company Secretariat responsibilities to the Group and its legal entities.
Deputise for the Group Company Secretary where needed. Attend and minute Board meetings.
Lead the Group Governance / PLC side of the team and manage the Senior Assistant Company Secretary.
Act as Secretary to the Remuneration, Audit and Disclosure Committees.
Responsible for delivering against all PLC requirements, including the Annual Report, Annual General Meeting, Board Performance Review, regulatory matters that require Company Secretariat input, corporate governance developments, LSE and FCA requirements and best practices. Oversight of listed company obligations, including RNS Announcements and FCA filings and MAR compliance.
Responsible for share-related matters, and for providing the Reward team with Share Plan support as needed.
The way we work:
We also think hard about our ways of working as a company. At IG Group, we've set out five target behaviours that we expect everyone to strive to achieve in all that we do:
Lead & Inspire: Leading teams in a way that drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm;
Think Big: We focus on the problems that most move the needle of commercial outcomes;
Champion the client: We always keep the client's needs front of mind and deliver as much value for them in all that we do;
Deliver at pace: We work to ensure nothing stands in the way of fast delivery of sustainable growth for our business; and
Raise the bar: We raise the bar by taking ownership of outcomes and being accountable for making things better across IG.

Qualified Company Secretary (preferably FCG or equivalent qualification).
At least seven years of listed company knowledge and experience, including technical expertise in the UK Listing Rules, UK Corporate Governance Code, UK Companies Act and Market Abuse Regulation.
A minimum of 5 years of people management experience.
Act as a trusted adviser to the Board, including our Non-Executive Directors, on listed company matters.
Experienced in Board and Committee Meeting management and administration, particularly effective and timely minute-taking.
Proficient in leading year-end processes from a Company Secretariat perspective, including the Annual Report for listed companies. Project management experience would be welcomed but is not critical.
Proven track record of developing and maintaining excellent relationships with key executives who provide reports to the PLC Board and Board Committees.
Ability to constructively challenge and positively collaborate to achieve the best outcome.
Ability to work with the utmost integrity in a fast-paced, dynamic, changing environment.

Hello, we're IG Group. No, not Instagram - though we're a pretty big deal ourselves. We're a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We've snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.
We believe in financial freedom, and our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love.
Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands with people all over the world. We work in cross-functional teams, focused on delivering at pace to improve the experience of traders on our platforms.
The Team:
We are a talented, supportive and experienced group of Governance professionals, with a fantastic team culture. Our team is arranged as two operational units to deliver PLC Governance and Subsidiary Governance.
The PLC Governance part of the Team provides support in terms of compliance with Company law, FCA requirements, UK Listing Rules, DTRs, MAR, the UK Corporate Governance Code and other regulations. The Team also maintains the relationship with the Company's Registrar and provides governance advice and administrative support to the PLC Board of Directors and the Board Committees.
The Subsidiary Governance part of the Team provides supports to the Group's legal entities, including its branches, to discharge their statutory and regulatory obligations in the UK. The Team also has oversight and provides guidance to its overseas subsidiaries to ensure the implementation of best practice corporate governance throughout the Group, being mindful of local laws, regulation and customs.

It really is more than a job. We'll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life - at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off… the list goes on.
Competitive salary
Flexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (12%)
Private medical cover for you and your family
Life insurance
Contribution to gym memberships
25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in total)
The option to buy or sell holiday days
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform
A comprehensive global and local onboarding process
Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women's, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture
Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund
Enhanced primary (maternity), secondary (paternity), and shared parental pay and leave, as well as a range of support and benefits for parents
Where you'll work:
We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it's the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection.
Plus, you'll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy. Ask our employees what their favourite thing about working at IG is, and you'll hear an echo of 'our culture'! That's because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you - like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity - can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business.
That's why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realize our vision and strategy.
So, if you're keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.