Corporate Services Manager (Governance) (SEL & SWL)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain invites applications for a Band 7 post within the South East London and South West London ICB governance teams. The role focuses on Board support, governance arrangements, and statutory compliance in a politically sensitive environment.

The post requires a master’s or equivalent professional credential and proven experience leading corporate governance within a complex system. It also involves line management and cross-ICB collaboration across London regions.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent professional qualification, or management experience, or knowledge gained through experience or training.
• Training or experience in corporate governance
• Evidence of continued professional development

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Corporate Services Manager (Governance) in delivering a comprehensive corporate governance function, including Board support
• Provide expert advice on governance matters
• Line manage other members of the governance team
• Help shape and strengthen governance arrangements that support decision making, organisational assurance and statutory compliance
• Ensure the organisation remains compliant with statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements
• Promote a positive governance culture and share best practice
• Support organisational development
• Work with senior leaders, Board members and system partners
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Work across both ICBs and their geographical areas where the role requires

Skills

Governance

Board liaison

Line management

Policy development

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Advanced MS Office

Education

Masters degree

Corporate governance training

Continued professional development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This band 7 post sits in the clustered corporate governance team serving the South East London and South West London ICBs, supporting the Lead Corporate Services Manager (Governance). The work centres on Board support and governance arrangements that underpin decision making, assurance and statutory compliance. The post carries line management of team members and works across both organisations and their geographies in a politically sensitive setting. Fit depends on a master's or equivalent professional qualification and proven experience leading corporate governance within a complex system.

What the job involves

• Support the Lead Corporate Services Manager (Governance) in delivering a comprehensive corporate governance function, including Board support
• Provide expert advice on governance matters
• Line manage other members of the governance team
• Help shape and strengthen governance arrangements that support decision making, organisational assurance and statutory compliance
• Ensure the organisation remains compliant with statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements
• Promote a positive governance culture and share best practice
• Support organisational development
• Work with senior leaders, Board members and system partners
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Work across both ICBs and their geographical areas where the role requires

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent professional qualification, or management experience, or knowledge gained through experience or training
• Training or experience in corporate governance
• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

• Working in a complex, multidisciplinary environment
• Leading a team to deliver corporate governance within a complex system
• Drafting briefing papers and correspondence at Board or committee level
• Managing meeting cycles and completing minutesWorking to tight deadlines and managing own time
• Significant experience operating in a politically sensitive environment

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Confidence dealing with individuals at all levels and in challenging situations
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Working as part of a team and flexibly supporting other teams as needed

Other

• Commitment to NHS and organisational values and behaviours