Head of Chair and Chief Executive Office

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in England is seeking a Head of Chair and CEO Office to manage corporate governance and support the Board and Chief Executive. This full-time role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with oversight of corporate risk and governance frameworks. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant experience in healthcare governance. A flexible working pattern is available, along with 27 days of leave and various employee benefits.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex organization with board governance.
• Proven management of corporate risk registers.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Chair and CEO's private office.
• Prepare and support Board meetings and maintain governance frameworks.
• Manage diaries, emails, and team oversight.

Skills

Strong communication

Strategic planning

Organizational skills

Leadership experience

Education

Degree plus master's level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic individual as Head of Chair and CEO Office at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust. This pivotal role leads our corporate governance function, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory standards, and provides high-level support to the Board, Chair, and Chief Executive. You will manage the Board Assurance Framework, corporate risk registers, and oversee the private office operations. Acting as secretary to the Board and its committees, you will ensure seamless coordination of governance, risk, and executive support. This high-profile role requires discretion, professionalism, and excellent communication skills. This post is full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:0017:00, but at times there may be requirements to work flexible to meet the demands of the post. The postholder will be based at Kings Court 2, however there will be travel across the two counties and at times flexibility to work from home.

The banding for this post is currently subject to approval. Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.

Main duties

The main duties of the role include coordinating the Chair and CEO`s private office, managing diaries, emails, and team oversight. Prepare and support Board and committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action tracking. Maintain the Board Assurance Framework and corporate risk registers. Provide governance advice and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards. Liaise with senior leaders, regulators, and external bodies. Lead a small team, promoting professionalism and development. Present complex information clearly and confidently. Manage budgets and ensure effective use of resources. Handle sensitive information with discretion. Support Board member induction and development.

About Us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Details

Date posted: 27 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8b

Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9798-1773

Job locations: 2 Kings Court, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JR

Job Description

Job responsibilities: For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree plus masters level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Qualification in a relevant field, such as governance, risk or law.

Knowledge

• A good understanding of the health and social care environment and the roles and responsibilities within it and the NHS generally.
• Demonstrable advanced knowledge and experience of board structures and responsibilities and organisational governance arrangements.

Experience

• Experience of operating in a complex organisation, leading on a portfolio area and building credible relationships
• Significant evidence of continued professional development, ideally in a specialist area of Board secretarial duties and/or governance
• Proven leadership experience
• Experience of managing corporate risk registers, board assurance frameworks and risk management in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication, strategic planning, and organisational skills.

Additional criteria

• You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, 2 Kings Court, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1JR