Head of Corporate Governance

Sirona Care & Health; Yate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community services provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Corporate Governance to join its Governance team. This vital role involves managing the Corporate Governance Team and providing expert advice to the Board and senior managers, ensuring compliance with governance and statutory regulations. The position offers benefits including a competitive salary, NHS benefits, and ample annual leave. Join us and make a real difference in community services.

Benefits

Agenda for Change Salary

Full NHS benefits

27+ days' annual leave

Participation in NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate governance and leadership.
• Ability to provide expert advice to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide leadership to the Corporate Governance Team.
• Provide governance advice to Directors and facilitate decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Job description

We are seeking a Head of Corporate Governance to join Sirona care & health's Governance team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for strengthening and embedding excellent governance practices across the organisation.

Reporting to the Director of Governance, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring that the Board, its Committees, the Executive Team, and the Management Executive Team receive professional, effective and efficient administrative and governance support.

You will provide expert advice to the Board and senior managers on all matters relating to corporate governance, supporting compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements.

As the Head of Corporate Governance, you will lead the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of governance systems and processes to ensure Sirona continues to operate at the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and best practice.

You will also deputise for the Director of Governance as required and lead the Corporate Governance Team.

Responsibilities

• Line manage and provide leadership and development to the members of the Corporate Governance Team, identifying opportunities to maximise performance. Ensure that the Team are up-to-date with Mandatory Training requirements.
• Provide support through objective setting, appraisal and agreement of personal development plans to all direct reports and other staff, as required.
• Work on specific pieces of work on behalf of the Director of Corporate Governance, as required.
• Provide advice on corporate governance and policy management to Directors (Executive and Non‑Executive) and Divisional Teams as required, and proactively identify when more support is required and implement actions as necessary.
• Take a proactive role in the management of the corporate function working closely with colleagues to ensure that governance is embedded within activities and that there is shared learning.
• Ensure managed staff in the Services work within the requirements of the European Working Time Directive.
• Promote a culture where staff feel empowered and accountable.
• Deputise for the Director of Governance in their absence or as required.

Benefits

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme.

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult’s and Children's Community Services and we would love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Equality and Diversity

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.