Governance Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

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Music wouldn't exist without the work of songwriters, composers and publishers. We're here to represent them and ensure that they are rewarded for their creations. Over a century in the making, we are a global leader in the industry and always take centre stage.

PRS for Music is looking for a Governance Manager to provide support to the Head of Governance, based in our London Bridge Hub working on a hybrid basis (minimum 2 days per week in the office). As part of a small Governance team sitting within the wider Legal function, there is opportunity for exposure to a broad and diverse range of company secretarial and corporate governance activities. This is an excellent prospect for an Assistant Company Secretary ready for their next step in an exciting and vibrant industry. Experience of working in a membership organisation is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Governance Manager to provide specialist support to the Head of Governance and to act as a primary point of enquiry for internal colleagues. Some of your day-to-day duties will include:

• Company secretarial duties including filing documents at Companies House and maintaining company records and registers.
• Board and committee meeting co-ordination including agenda preparation, tracking actions and accurate minute taking.
• Supporting the Head of Governance and Governance team with management of the annual ballot for directors (known as the Members’ Council) and the Annual General Meeting.
• Assisting the Head of Governance as required including in the management of directors’ conflicts of interest and associated activities.
• Supporting on the induction and training of new Members’ Council, Board and Committee members and annual refresher training for existing Council Members including compiling, uploading and refreshing materials to the Board Portal and intranet.
• Monitoring changes in company law and regulation.
• Provide support on Governance, Legal Department and other strategic PRS business projects.

About you

At PRS for Music, we want you to bring the best version of yourself to work every day and we celebrate individuality. Along with being whoever you want to be, you will also have:

• ICSA/CGI qualified or UK legal qualification with knowledge of UK company law.
• At least 3-4 years company secretarial experience.
• Experience of drafting company secretarial and governance documents, minutes, supporting business projects and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Experience of using board portals and systems for managing confidential information is highly desirable.
• Proficient IT skills, in particular, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Forms.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and strong diplomacy skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and to operate effectively and with agility in a demanding and fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

Here are just a few things that set PRS for Music apart from the crowd:

• We trust, value, and support our people to make the difference.
• We believe that diversity of thought and experience provides the platform for innovation and creativity.
• We are consciously inclusive and have eight Affinity Groups which you can join and make an impact.
• We invest in the development of our people to drive our ambitions forward.
• We offer a range of family friendly leave including enhanced maternity and paternity, grandparent, fertility, reproductive and menopause support.
• We know time to rest and recharge is important which is why we offer 25 days holiday entitlement with the option to top up twice annually up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Employees can work from anywhere in the world for up to two months of the year.
• Plus a whole range of other benefits, including retail discounts, gym discounts, season ticket or bicycle loan.

The Process

Our interview process for this role is simple:

First stage interview will take place virtually on MS Teams. Second stage interview will take place in person at our London Bridge Hub. We use competency-based questions within our interviews. This allows you to provide examples of situations where you have had to demonstrate the required skills relevant to the role you are applying for. To assist your preparation for interview, research the STAR method to aid bringing your examples to life.

Location

We offer a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work from home up to three days a week. To ensure the health and safety of all our employees, if you wish to work from home for more than 2.5 days per week, we will conduct a quick and easy remote-working assessment.

If you sound like you could be the right person for the job, apply now.

At PRS we are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging for all. We have taken a holistic approach to ensure that no one feels excluded regardless of age, class, sexuality, gender, race, religion, or ability. We value the needs of everyone in our organisation and strive to build an environment where our employee’s contributions are recognised in order that everyone may thrive.