Lead and optimise the end-to-end management of discretionary executive and all-employee share plans, ensuring a rigorous approach to administration, legal requirements, and communications
Act as the internal expert on employee share plans, liaising with legal and tax advisors to ensure global compliance regarding securities laws, data protection, and local reporting obligations
Manage the grant and vesting cycles in collaboration with external administrators (Equiniti), ensuring system efficiency and the maintenance of accurate data across the Global Nominee and application portals
Partner with the Group HR Reward team, Registrar, Trustees, and Brokers to define annual planning, track key deliverables, and manage budgeting requirements
Ensure compliant plan operations for internationally mobile employees, working with the International Mobility manager and Group Tax to resolve complex cross-border queries
Proactively draft and update plan rules, explanatory booklets, and internal Q&As to ensure participants and directors have a clear understanding of their equity holdings
Provide critical data and insights for Finance and Operating Companies, including the production of share plan information for the Annual Report & Accounts

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a strong background in Legal, Company Secretarial, or Share Schemes management
Proven ability to lead end-to-end processes and meet strict statutory deadlines within a complex, matrix environment
Solid understanding of share plan principles, including global taxation, legal compliance, and equity administration platforms (e.g., Equiniti)
Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical data into clear stakeholder communications
A proactive problem-solver capable of interpreting regulatory changes and maintaining high data integrity
Highly professional with the diplomacy required to handle confidential executive-level information
A team player dedicated to supporting HR and Finance while upholding rigorous internal governance.

Share Plan Manager

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