Committee Secretary/Deputy Director of Corporate Governance (NWJCC)

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen within a forward-thinking health organization for a governance professional. This pivotal role involves acting as the principal advisor to the Joint Commissioning Committee, supporting strategic development, and ensuring high governance standards. The successful candidate will lead a team, provide sound advice, and work closely with senior management, contributing to the overall effectiveness of health services in the community. Join a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and embodying core values of respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in governance roles with strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to provide sound advice on governance and assurance matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Commissioner in fulfilling their Accountable Officer role.
• Lead a team to ensure the effectiveness of the Joint Committee and JCC Team.

Skills

Governance

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Strategic Development

Assurance

Education

Degree in Governance or Related Field

Professional Governance Qualification

Job description

Are you a governance professional with strong interpersonal and leadership skills? If so, an exciting leadership opportunity has arisen within the JCC as principal advisor to the Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) and the JCC Team on all aspects of governance.

You will work with the JCC's Senior Management Team, supporting the Chief Commissioner in fulfilling their Accountable Officer role and contributing to the development of strategy, commissioning arrangements, and the delivery of JCC responsibilities.

The successful postholder will be critical to promoting organisational governance, assurance, and acting as an ambassador in demonstrating our Values and Behaviours. You will provide sound advice to the Chair, Chief Commissioner, and JCC team members on governance, assurance, and business. You will lead a team to ensure the effectiveness of the Joint Committee and JCC Team, providing a discreet, independent, and challenging voice in deliberations and decision-making. The candidate will work closely with NHS Wales Health Boards' Board Secretaries and Welsh Government colleagues.

The successful candidate will have line management responsibility for the Assistant Director of Governance and Business.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Committee Secretary is pivotal within the JCC and the JCC Team as the principal advisor on governance. You will support the Chief Commissioner and work as a member of the JCC's Senior Management Team, contributing to strategy, commissioning, and responsibilities.

The Committee Secretary will promote governance and assurance standards by:

1. Reviewing legislative, regulatory, and governance developments impacting the JCC's activities;
2. Building confidence with the JCC, acting as a confidential sounding board;
3. Guiding the JCC in responsible conduct, providing a discreet, independent, and challenging voice;
4. Ensuring fair, integral, and non-discriminatory dealings;
5. Contributing to a culture embodying NHS and JCC values;
6. Protecting and enhancing the reputation of the JCC and NHS Wales.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of NHS Wales, providing primary, secondary, and community health services to around 450,000 people in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Our core values are:

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

We employ around 15,000 staff, with 80% living within our region, making our staff integral to our communities.