Corporate Governance Officer

Royal Berkshire; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust seeks a proactive governance professional to support the Trust Secretary and Corporate Governance team in maintaining high standards of governance in line with statutory requirements.

You will advise the Trust Board and Executives, contribute to committee processes, and participate in external stakeholder engagement and membership activities. On-site role with flexible working discussions considered in line with policy.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work.
• Previous experience of servicing committees.
• Well developed administrative, problem solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and participate in initiatives for joint working with other Foundation Trusts and the Foundation Trust Network and effectively represent the Trust.
• Represent the Trust in membership recruitment campaigns with external stakeholders, public and patient groups and at exhibitions and recruitment events in the community.
• Provide general, non-clinical advice to patients/clients/relatives who are members of the Trust, giving advice on a range of issues including the complaints procedure, service information and membership information.
• Promote the Trust positively to members and work with the Communications Team to encourage membership through local and national media organisations.

Skills

Servicing committees

Administrative skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

The post holder will support the Trust Secretary, Head of Corporate Governance and Corporate Governance Manager in establishing, maintaining and ensuring that the Trust's corporate governance function is performed to the highest standards and in accordance with all statutory and legislative requirements.

The post holder will provide advice and support to the Trust Board and Executive committees, working groups and other bodies as may be assigned.

Job summary

The post holder will support the Trust Secretary, Head of Corporate Governance and Corporate Governance Manager in establishing, maintaining and ensuring that the Trust's corporate governance function is performed to the highest standards and in accordance with all statutory and legislative requirements.

The post holder will provide advice and support to the Trust Board and Executive committees, working groups and other bodies as may be assigned.

This role is primarily based on-site at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and is expected to be worked on-site. We welcome discussion about flexible working arrangements and these will be considered in line with Trust policies and service requirements.

Main duties of the job

1. Develop and participate in initiatives for joint working with other Foundation Trusts and the Foundation Trust Network and effectively represent the Trust

2. Represent the Trust in membership recruitment campaigns with external stakeholders, public and patient groups and at exhibitions and recruitment events in the community

3. Provide general, non-clinical advice to patients/clients/relatives who are members of the Trust, giving advice on a range of issues including the complaints procedure, service information and membership information

4. Promote the Trust positively to members and work with the Communications Team to encourage membership through local and national media organisations

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the Trust Secretary, Head of Corporate Governance and Corporate Governance Manager in establishing, maintaining and ensuring that the Trusts corporate governance function is performed to the highest standards and in accordance with all statutory and legislative requirements.

The post holder will provide advice and support to the Trust Board and Executive committees, working groups and other bodies as may be assigned.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work
• Previous experience of servicing committees
• A minimum of 2 years experience across one or more of the following areas: Law, Governance
• Well developed administrative, problem solving and organisational skills

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Essential

Essential

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work

Essential

Essential

• Well developed administrative, problem solving and organisational skills

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)