Associate Director of Corporate Governance

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heart and lung hospital in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Corporate Governance. The role involves leading the Trust Secretariat, developing governance frameworks, and providing independent advice to senior executives. Candidates should have extensive corporate governance experience and strong leadership skills. This position supports a commitment to excellence and collaboration in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate governance roles.
• Ability to provide independent and impartial advice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust Secretariat function and corporate governance.
• Develop and implement corporate governance frameworks.
• Advise the Chair and Chief Executive on complex issues.

Skills

Leadership

Corporate governance knowledge

Advisory skills

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, skilled, and compassionate leader for the role of Associate Director of Corporate Governance which incorporates the responsibilities of Trust Secretary. We are looking for someone who has the skills, knowledge and judgement to act as an independent and impartial advisor to the Board, particularly where challenging issues require resolution.

You will be an important and valued member of the Trust's Executive Team. The post reports to the Director of Workforce and Organisational Development and involves close liaison with the Chief Executive, Trust Chairperson, Non-executive Directors and Governors. The postholder will be responsible for Trust wide corporate governance systems and processes, and will take responsibility for the development of a continuous cycle of improvement in good governance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Trust Secretariat function, acting as the lead specialist in the Trust on corporate governance issues, fulfilling the role of Trust Secretary. Responsible for ensuring that there are robust corporate governance arrangements in place to support the effective management of the Trust including the governance framework and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement the framework, systems and processes for sound corporate governance across the Trust. Responsible for the development of a continuous cycle of improvement in good governance, developing reporting and assurance processes.
• Provide independent advice on highly complex and sensitive issues to the Chair, Chief Executive, other Board members and the organisation.
• Lead and manage the process for the development and review of Trust policies and guidelines.
• Lead the review and development of the Board Assurance Framework.

About Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe, the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission — a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

Our commitments

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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