Senior Corporate Governance Manager (15 Months Contract)

As a key member of Informa’s Group Legal and Governance team, this role helps to deliver high-quality company secretarial services to Informa PLC and its global subsidiaries. The position offers a varied remit, including deputising for the Deputy Company Secretary, and requires a proactive, autonomous professional comfortable with responsibility in a FTSE 100-listed environment.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Compliance

• Deliver end-to-end governance and secretarial support, ensuring compliance with:
• UKLA Listing Rules, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTR), Companies Act 2006, UK Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), and other relevant legislation.
• Maintenance of restricted/insider lists
• Preparation of dividend documentation and regulatory announcements (London Stock Exchange).

Subsidiary Management

• Oversee the global subsidiary portfolio, including:
• Filings with Companies House (UK), CRO (Ireland), and updates to Diligent Entities (Blueprint).
• Coordination of Board meetings (agendas, minutes, actions), appointments, and statutory approvals.
• Management of overseas entities via external service providers.

Corporate Projects

• Support Group restructuring, M&A integrations, and post-acquisition compliance.
• Assist with Informa PLC’s Annual Report, drafting governance/remuneration sections and managing shareholder mailings.
• Lead strike-off processes for UK/Irish entities.

Board & Committee Support

• Act as Secretary to the Risk Committee, Tax & Treasury Committees, including Minute-taking, action tracking, and liaison with senior stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Systems Management

• Liaise with Registrars, auditors, Investor Relations, and external designers.
• Maintain Board portals (Diligent) and provide training to Company Secretarial Assistants.