Corporate Governance Manager, NWJCC

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health board as a Corporate Governance Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance and governance excellence. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to improve health outcomes across Wales. You'll manage projects, oversee compliance, and support the governance team in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a supportive team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business case procedures and corporate governance.
• Experience in corporate governance roles within board structures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing information for the annual governance statement.
• Oversee compliance with standing orders and manage specific projects.

Skills

Staff management skills

Organisational skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in relevant field

Postgraduate Diploma

Job description

Job summary

Position: Corporate Governance Manager

Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) on 1st April 2024 and a recent organisational restructure, we are seeking a Corporate Governance Manager to support our journey as a newly formed organisation. The NWJCC is a joint committee of the seven health boards in Wales, with a Chair and Lay Members. We support collaborative commissioning across Wales, with around 120 staff based in Mold and Nantgarw/Treforest.

Our mission is to be The Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes across Wales. We commission around 220 services, from NHS 111 and ambulance services to specialised rare disease services, and mental health, operating a £1.14bn budget.

In this role, you will join a supportive, inclusive team, working with NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and UK provider organisations. We are seeking individuals who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration, and excellence—those who put patients and quality at the centre of everything they do.

If you're passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

1. Assist in preparation of information for the organisational annual governance statement.
2. Oversee various elements of compliance with standing orders including receipt and opening of tenders, and entries into the gifts and hospitality register and declarations of interest register.
3. Manage specific projects across the department and the Joint Collaborative Commissioning (NWJCC) service if appropriate.
4. Line manage the administrative function within the Corporate Governance Team and will be the line manager for the Business Unit Administrative Assistant.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but also of the diverse communities we serve.

Job description

Full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents or can be viewed in Trac by clicking "Apply now".

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Knowledge of business case procedures, computer software, managerial knowledge, and project monitoring, acquired through a Degree or equivalent experience, plus postgraduate Diploma level training.
• Knowledge of policy issues affecting NHS Wales.
• Knowledge of the corporate governance agenda.

Experience

• Experience in a corporate governance role, including working within board and committee structures.

Desirable

• Experience supporting an NHS Committee secretariat function. Project management experience.

Skills and Attributes

• Staff management skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to create succinct formal minutes.
• Ability to work independently, making appropriate judgments and decisions.
• Ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Capacity for sustained concentration.
• Motivated to use initiative, recognize problems, seek solutions, and empower others.
• Friendly, helpful disposition with awareness of how behaviors impact others and the organization’s reputation.

Other Role Requirements

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to achieve this level.
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
• Empathy and compassion towards others, respecting their dignity and individuality.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a positive attitude during challenging situations.
• Respect for others' views, encouraging shared values.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and pursue continuous improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside others. Further information is available on the specified website.

Additional Information

Same as above regarding DBS and sponsorship details.

Employer details

Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address: JCC Offices, Unit G1, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd, CF37 5YL

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