Corporate Governance Facilitator (Board & Committee Secretariat)

NHS; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Hatfield is seeking a highly organized Corporate Governance Facilitator to provide secretariat support to the Board of Directors and key committees. The role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience within a healthcare or public sector environment. Candidates should have strong communication abilities and a commitment to corporate governance. This position offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Exclusive Discounts

Career Growth

Office Comforts

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience providing secretariat or governance support within a healthcare, public sector, or regulated environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using governance systems.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretariat support to the Board of Directors and committees.
• Produce accurate and timely minutes from meetings.
• Maintain annual committee workplans and action logs.
• Support the Chair and Non-Executive Directors with governance-related meeting requirements.
• Co-ordinate logistical arrangements for meetings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Minute-taking skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Governance systems

Job description

Corporate Governance Facilitator (Board & Committee Secretariat)

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Corporate Governance Facilitator to provide high-quality governance and secretariat support to the Board of Directors, FIAC, and other key committees.

This pivotal role ensures the smooth operation of our governance framework--delivering professional agendas, papers, minutes, and action trackers that support informed and timely decision-making by the Chair, Non-Executive Directors, and Executive Team.

You will also play a key part in managing and developing the RADAR Quality Governance System, ensuring accuracy in policy management, oversight of risk registers, and production of governance reports. The role also involves co-ordinating regulatory submissions and compliance documentation, supporting assurance to the Board and external regulators.

About You

Strong organisational and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail.

Experience providing secretariat or governance support within a healthcare, public sector, or regulated environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Confidence using governance systems (experience with RADAR or similar systems is desirable).

A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Main duties of the job

Board & Committee Secretariat

• Provide secretariat support to the Board of Directors, FIAC, and other committees, including scheduling, agenda preparation, paper collation, circulation, and follow-up.
• Produce accurate and timely minutes from recordings or live meetings, ensuring clarity and effective action tracking.
• Maintain annual committee workplans and action logs, following up with responsible officers to ensure progress is monitored and completed.
• Support the Chair, Non-Executive Directors, and Executives with governance-related meeting requirements.
• Co-ordinate logistical arrangements for meetings, including off-site strategy days, ensuring AV, catering, and venue needs are met.

Secretariat & Governance Support

• Ensure effective co-ordination of Board, FIAC, and committee meetings through the Corporate Governance Facilitator.
• Maintain high standards of agendas, papers, minutes, and action trackers, ensuring timely follow-up and quality assurance.
• Oversee the RADAR Quality Governance System, ensuring accurate use for policies, risk registers, and reporting.
• Ensure all statutory and NHS governance submissions (e.g. EPRR, DSPT, CQC requirements) are accurate and completed on time.

About us

At HUC, we're proud to invest in our people by offering a wide range of exciting benefits that support your personal, professional, and financial wellbeing:

Exclusive Discounts: Unlock savings on shopping, travel, and more, through our Discount Hub, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we've got your wallet covered!NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and long-term financial benefits for all our staff.Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.Financial Perks:Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, and smart savings options through our Credit Union.Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea and coffee, enjoy free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas. Plus, join in on engaging team events that make every workday more enjoyable!

Job responsibilities

For more information about this role, please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and confident using databases or governance systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Commitment to spending at least three days per week at HUC HQ, with flexibility for meetings where required.
• Proven organisational ability, able to manage competing priorities and deliver against deadlines.
• Experience in committee or governance administration, with strong minute-taking and meeting co-ordination skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.