Head of Chair and Chief Executive Office

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization is seeking a Head of Chair and CEO Office. This full-time role involves managing corporate governance functions while ensuring compliance with statutory standards. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and demonstrate advanced knowledge of board structures and governance arrangements. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Supportive staff networks

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Chair and CEO’s private office, managing diaries and emails.
• Prepare and support Board and committee meetings.
• Maintain the Board Assurance Framework and corporate risk registers.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree plus masters 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 post is full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, with potential flexibility to meet the demands of the post. The postholder will be based at Kings Court 2, with travel across the two counties and occasional flexibility to work from home.

The banding for this post is 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.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust delivers community care across Worcestershire and provides mental health and learning disability services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (4500+) support services across 100 sites and work to deliver outstanding care.

We offer flexible working options, support work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development. 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 working unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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 responsibilities

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

Qualifications and experience

Qualifications

• 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 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 the check for any previous criminal convictions will be conducted via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Employer details

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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

Employer's website: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)