Director of Governance and Performance | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Cambridge seeks an experienced Director of Governance and Performance. This role involves leading corporate governance, enhancing performance management, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have proven senior leadership experience in healthcare, strong communication skills, and a relevant postgraduate qualification. This is a full-time role with various employee benefits expected in a supportive environment.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidized parking

Flexible working arrangements

Reduced cost transport options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior leadership roles within healthcare.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the corporate governance function for the Trust.
• Establish outstanding governance policy and practice.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Develop a high performance culture across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Performance management

Corporate governance

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced senior leader to join us as Director of Governance and Performance. This post is central to the delivery of our Trust strategy and is responsible for developing and leading a robust and responsive corporate governance and performance function.

About the Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, CUH's values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the corporate governance function for the Trust.
• Lead the organisation in the development of a high performance culture, built on a robust accountability framework and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Undertake surveys and audits of the standards and operational performance of the corporate governance function to identify quality improvements needed, and implement changes to improve the quality of services provided by the team.
• Develop and drive excellence, establishing outstanding governance policy and practice across the whole organisation which reflects the strategic intent and direction of the Trust and is in line with the standards of good governance set for the NHS.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Board Assurance, framework and Annual Governance Statement and make sure they are maintained and reviewed regularly.
• Ensure the effective operational management of the Trust Board, its committees and Executive committees, following best practice in governance arrangements.
• Contribute to the formulation of strategy, policy and the delivery of statutory and corporate responsibilities.
• Lead the production of regulatory returns including but not limited to the Tiering process for operational performance and the annual Capability Assessment.
• Manage and develop a high-performing executive support function for the Trust.

Application Pack

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Immigration and Visa Requirements

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

Application Dates

This vacancy will close at midnight on 30th November 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 15th December 2025. Please note: this post may be closed earlier if a high number of applications are received.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

EEO Statement

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We aim to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.