Assistant Committee Secretary Governance & Business, NWJCC

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales is seeking an Assistant Committee Secretary to manage governance frameworks and provide expert advice to leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in governance and assurance and will be able to develop policies that meet statutory requirements. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a governance culture and promote organizational values.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Potential sponsorship for eligible candidates

Qualifications

• Experience in organisational governance and assurance.
• Ability to provide sound advice to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in managing governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage governance and assurance framework design and development.
• Deputise for the Committee Secretary when required.
• Provide expert advice to the Joint Committee and senior leadership.

Skills

Governance

Relationship management

Policy development

Risk management

Job description

Assistant Committee Secretary

As Assistant Committee Secretary, you will work with the Committee Secretary/Deputy Director of Governance and the Director of Corporate Planning & Strategy in the effective management of Joint Committee, Joint Sub-Committees and associated responsibilities.

The successful individual will be critical to promoting organisational governance, assurance and be an ambassador in demonstrating our Values and Behaviours. Supported by, and in the absence of the Committee Secretary, you will provide sound advice to the Chair, Chief Commissioner and individual JCC team members on all aspects of governance, assurance and business.

Responsibilities

• JCC governance, assurance framework design, development
• Administration and adherence of Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions
• Hosted Body (Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board) Arrangements and Scheme of Delegation
• Relationship management with JCC, Sub Committees and Advisory Groups
• Design and provide assurance on the conduct of JCC Business
• Deputise for the Committee Secretary as required
• Have line manage the Head of Governance & Risk.
• Lead and manage the corporate governance and risk agenda as well as business matters across the NWJCC.
• Provide expert advice and assurance to the Joint Committee, sub-Committees and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Develop and implement policies, frameworks, procedures and systems that ensure the NWJCC meets statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong governance culture, ensuring alignment with Welsh Government requirements and national best practice.

Qualifications & Sponsorship

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles.

All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Location

Located in the heart of South Wales, we are central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea.