Head of Secretariat & Governance

Lloyd’s is the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. We share the collective intelligence and risk sharing expertise of the market’s brightest minds, working together for a braver world. 

Our role is to inspire courage, so tomorrow’s progress isn’t limited by today’s risks.  

Our shared values: we are brave; we are stronger together; we do the right thing; guide what we do and how we act. If you share our values and our passion to build a future that’s more sustainable, resilient and inclusive, you’ll find a home at Lloyd’s – build a braver future with us. 

This Leadership role within Lloyd’s has an integral part to play in the achievement of the Lloyd’s Strategy and will contribute overtly to:

Lloyd's becoming a brand that is globally admired and recognised and respected for its reputation as the world's specialist centre for (re)insurance.  Lloyd's will be known around the world for its integrity and will be a place where talented, diverse and socially responsible employees feel proud to work.  This leadership role will practice and promote the principles of inclusive leadership and respect the value of diversity.

Secretariat & Governance provides company secretarial services and manages all governance arrangements of the Society to ensure the Council, Franchise Board, their committees, the executive and Lloyd’s subsidiaries operate in accordance with Lloyd’s constitutional requirements and best practice.

Role Purpose

To lead and manage the Secretariat & Governance function and to manage all governance arrangements of the Society, delivering company secretarial services to ensure that the Council its committees, the executive and Lloyd’s subsidiaries operate within a robust governance framework whilst minimising exposure to legal risk.

Principal Accountabilities

• Lead and manage the Board Secretariat team in delivering a first-class governance and secretariat service to the Council and its sub-committees, including the Audit and Risk Committees.

• Act on behalf of the General Counsel & Company Secretary in the delivery of their functions and to deputise for them in their absence and as required;

• Accountable for the provision of expert advice and support to colleagues, from ExCo level downwards, on all aspects of corporate governance.

• Provide proactive principal support to the General Counsel & Company  Secretary in setting the strategic direction of the Council and its sub-committees, ensuring that:

• the forward programme of meetings is proactively managed and focused on delivery of organisational objectives as set out in the Corporations Business Plan;

• Senior stakeholders are guided and supported in respect of key decisions to deliver the strategic priorities of Lloyd’s.

• Accountable for the Development, implementation and continued review of complex governance processes and procedures across the Corporation, ensuring a coherent and consistent process for the timely execution of papers, agendas and action points appropriate for each forum is in place, to include ensuring:

  • the quality and timeliness of all material and information provided to Council members;

  • the accuracy and relevance of agendas and minutes are drafted and submitted in a timely manner;

  • progress against action point logs are proactively monitored and reported;

  • a high-quality Chairman's Brief is submitted in advance of each meeting, providing recommendations on relevant priorities and business to be taken

• To attest the common seal of Lloyd’s, execute deeds and sign documents in writing on behalf of Lloyd’s and its subsidiaries

• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with the CEO, Chairman, non-executive members of both, Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.

Leadership expectations

• Contribute to an open and transparent culture of risk management and demonstrate a strong awareness of the risks that should be managed within the responsibilities of the role; and

• Deliver responsibilities in line with all relevant risk appetites, policies, reporting and when applicable, membership on or input to Lloyd’s risk committees

Skills  

• An experienced company secretary with a sound grasp of corporate law and corporate governance issues

• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• Ability to prioritise work and work well under pressure

• A diplomatic approach and the confidence to provide support to high-profile individuals

• Strong verbal and written communication shills

Knowledge

• Corporate law, regulation and governance best practice

• A solid understanding of the Lloyd’s market and the legal structure of the Society of Lloyd’s

Experience

• Direct experience of applying corporate law and good governance practice at Board level

• Advising at senior management and Board level on issues relating to corporate law and governance

• Drafting and presenting clear and concise materials for senior management and Board level audiences

Diversity and inclusion are a focus for us – Lloyd’s aim is to build a diverse, inclusive environment that reflects the global markets we work in.  One where everyone is treated with dignity and respect to achieve their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making workplace adjustments, we offer regular health and wellbeing programmes, diversity and inclusion training, employee networks, mentoring and volunteering opportunities as well as investment into your professional development. You can read more about diversity and inclusion on our website. 

We understand that our work/life balance is important to us all and that a hybrid of working from the office and home can offer a great level of flexibility.  Flexible working forms part of a total reward approach which offers a host of other benefits over and above the standard offering (generous pension, healthcare, wellbeing etc).  These include financial support for training, education & development, a benefit allowance (to spend on our flexible benefits such as gym membership, dental insurance, extra holiday or to partake in our cycle to work scheme), employee recognition scheme and various employee discount schemes.  

By choosing Lloyd's, you'll be part of a team that brings together the best minds in the industry, and together with our underwriters and brokers, we create innovative, responsive solutions allowing us to share risk and solve complex problems. 

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