Board Governance & Secretariat Officer

Transformation Unit; Steeton; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Corporate Governance Support Officer to join the Corporate Governance Team. You will ensure board and committee processes run smoothly, provide high-quality secretariat support, and manage confidentiality with professionalism.

The role involves preparing agendas, maintaining action logs, and coordinating governance information, while supporting compliance with NHS codes and regulatory frameworks. Flexible working is considered where possible.

Qualifications

• Chartered Governance qualification or degree-level education.
• Experience of organising, producing and circulating agendas, minutes and reports for senior level committees.
• Ability to interpret governance requirements and guide staff.
• Knowledge of corporate governance systems and NHS regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with multiple procedures and change management.

Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial support for Board and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, minute-taking, action tracking and coordination of papers.
• Supporting compliance with governance frameworks such as NHS Code of Governance and related requirements.
• Maintaining key governance registers and documentation.
• Supporting governance improvement and change projects across the Trust.
• Building effective relationships with senior leaders and governance colleagues.

Skills

Organising meetings

Minutes taking

Communication with senior managers

Governance knowledge

Change management

Education

Chartered Governance qualification or degree-level

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Corporate Governance Support Officer to join the Corporate Governance Team. You will ensure board and committee processes run smoothly, provide high-quality secretariat support, and manage confidentiality with professionalism.

The role involves preparing agendas, maintaining action logs, and coordinating governance information, while supporting compliance with NHS codes and regulatory frameworks. Flexible working is considered where possible.