Director of Corporate Governance (Band 8d)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Steeton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Travel scheme

Childcare vouchers with salary sacrifie

Onsite nursery

Buying and selling annual leave

Car leasing

Employee Assistance Programme and coun

selling service

Job summary

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Director of Corporate Governance and Trust Secretary to lead the Corporate Governance and Secretariat function. The role advises the Chair, Chief Executive, Board and Council of Governors on governance, constitutional matters and Board effectiveness, and strengthens assurance and decision-making.

A Chartered Institute of Governance or master's-level qualification is needed, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

• Chartered Institute of Governance qualification or master's-level qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Trust governance framework.
• Ensure the Board and its committees operate effectively, lawfully and to NHS standards and best practice.
• Act as Trust Secretary, advising the Chief Executive, Chair and Board on corporate governance, constitutional matters and Board effectiveness.
• Provide independent expert advice to the Board and Council of Governors.
• Ensure robust governance, assurance and decision-making arrangements that support high-quality patient and organisational performance.
• Lead the Corporate Governance and Secretariat function.
• Provide executive administration support to the Executive Team and associated corporate functions.

Education

CIG qualification

Job description

This Director of Corporate Governance and Trust Secretary post at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust leads the Corporate Governance and Secretariat function. The postholder advises the Chair, Chief Executive, Board and Council of Governors on governance, constitutional matters and Board effectiveness, and strengthens assurance and decision-making. The role also provides executive administration support to the Executive Team and corporate functions. A Chartered Institute of Governance or master's-level qualification is needed, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

What the job involves

• Provide strategic leadership for the Trust governance framework
• Ensure the Board and its committees operate effectively, lawfully and to NHS standards and best practice
• Act as Trust Secretary, advising the Chief Executive, Chair and Board on corporate governance, constitutional matters and Board effectiveness
• Provide independent expert advice to the Board and Council of Governors
• Ensure robust governance, assurance and decision-making arrangements that support high-quality patient and organisational performance
• Lead the Corporate Governance and Secretariat function
• Provide executive administration support to the Executive Team and associated corporate functions

What’s required

Qualifications

• Chartered Institute of Governance qualification or master's-level qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience

Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience in the NHS or a similar regulated public sector organisation
• Extensive experience of advising Boards, Chairs, Chief Executives and Non-Executive Directors on governance
• Experience of acting as Board Secretary
• Developing and implementing corporate governance frameworks, and running Board and committee effectiveness reviews
• Leading teams and managing corporate governance functions
• Preparing high-quality Board reports and governance advice, and working with regulators and external stakeholders

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of NHS governance arrangements, Board effectiveness and corporate decision-making
• Detailed understanding of the NHS Provider Code of Governance and NHS England's Well-led Framework
• Knowledge of NHS legislation and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of risk management, Board Assurance Frameworks and integrated assurance
• Knowledge of standards of business conduct, conflicts of interest and declarations
• Managing complex governance issues in politically sensitive environments

Other

• Sound judgement, integrity and confidence to offer constructive challenge

Nice to have

• Understanding of Foundation Trust legislation
• Knowledge of the NHS Oversight Framework
• Knowledge of CQC governance requirements
• Knowledge of Fit and Proper Person requirements

What’s offered

• Cycle to Work
• Travel scheme
• Childcare vouchers with salary sacrifice
• Onsite nursery
• Buying and selling annual leave
• Car leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
• Extensive reward scheme and financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream