Deloitte Global Board Secretary

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Do you thrive on developing creative and innovative insights to solve complex challenges? Want to work on next-generation, cutting edge products and services that deliver outstanding value and that are global in vision and scope? Work with other experts in your field? Work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture?

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What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

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• Ensure the Global Board and the Global Board members discharge their duties in accordance with UK Company Law, and working with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) to meet the obligations of the DTTL central entity constitutional documents
• Work with the Global Chair and Office of the CEO (OCEO) to plan and manage the overall annual Global Board agenda, alongside the Global Board Operations & Projects Lead (a senior manager)
• Arrange and prepare individual Global Board agendas, coordinate with management on pre-reads and onscreen presentations for meetings
• Preparation of Global Board resolutions as required
• Ensure the successful execution of Global Board meetings, and attend all Global Board meetings to record minutes and serve as the primary record keeper
• Record, share and manage follow-up on actions and matters arising from Global Board meetings
• Support Board Committees to exercise governance oversight duties, including the preparation of Committee meeting agendas, developing the meeting materials, conducting committee governance projects, attending Committee meetings and preparing meeting notes
• Lead the collaboration and coordination between the Global Board and all Committees
• Establish and lead a virtual community of Committee support team members to set best practice, provide guidance and ensure appropriate support
• Establish and lead a global network of MF Board Secretaries
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of Global Board members and manage the compliance (e.g. statutory filing) and operational aspects (e.g. distribution lists, access), in collaboration with GCO COS
• Support the annual effectiveness evaluation of the Global Board and Committees
• Develop knowledge of and act as advisor to the Global Chair on governance best practices
• Prepare relevant reports, announcements, correspondence and other Board communications, in collaboration with GCO COS
• Manage the process to update – at an appropriate cadence – the Global Board Charter and Committee Charters, in collaboration with GCO COS
• Liaise with other internal or external stakeholders as needed, including Committees, OCEO, MF Boards and Global Executive
• Support various governance projects and other ad hoc projects as needed

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Skills, capabilities and experience –required

• Corporate Governance experience, preferably as an experience as a board secretary
• Qualified lawyer, paralegal or legal secretary with experience of practicing in the UK
• Corporate Governance experience
• A deep understanding of corporate responsibilities for the Board aligned with appropriate law and regulations
• High integrity, absolute discretion, professionalism, maintains strict confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to build sophisticated and effective working relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple businesses and geographies
• Strategic thinking self-starter, with strong project management and time management skills
• Strong leadership skills, and ability to coach/mentor more junior team members
• Ability to work independently and with other teams across Deloitte, under pressure and, on multiple assignments, managing to defined deadlines
• Ability and willingness to work in a flexible collaborative manner and as part of a small team
• Ability to multi-task and deliver on portions of multiple projects in a fast-paced, intense, results-oriented environment
• Mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Skills, capabilities and experience –preferred (although please note the below is not essential, and all candidates that are otherwise suitably qualified will be considered):

• Professional company secretarial qualification/ knowledge is an advantage
• Proven professional experience, preferably in sizable professional services firm

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Collaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. From IT to HR, marketing and more, our teams help to support the wider business in everything they do. Bringing your individual skills and specialist knowledge, you can make a far-reaching impact. Come join us.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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"Everyone at Deloitte builds relationships with their peers and puts in effort to get to know one another, making the work more enjoyable."

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in one of our UK locations with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers