Head of Corporate Governance

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

Job summary

A community health organization in Yate seeks a Head of Corporate Governance to strengthen governance practices. This leadership role requires senior-level management experience and expertise in corporate governance, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The successful candidate will lead a team, providing expert advice to the Board and senior managers. Salary ranges from £64,455 to £74,896 per year, with full NHS benefits and 27+ days of annual leave.

Benefits

Agenda for Change Salary

Full NHS benefits

27+ days' annual leave

Participation in the NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding corporate governance principles for public sector.
• Experience in large/complex organizations is crucial.
• Ability to present complex and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance support to the Board and senior managers.
• Lead development and evaluation of governance systems.
• Manage and develop members of the Corporate Governance Team.

Skills

Experience working at Senior level

Ability to demonstrate previous experience of corporate governance in large/complex organisations

Experience of managing complex workplans

Ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders

Able to deliver improvements in clinical and non-clinical environments

Experience of providing corporate governance training

Education

Degree level qualification

Evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us

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'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

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.

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

Details

Date posted: 28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7570083-WW

Job locations

Yate Headquarters

Badminton Road Council Offices

Yate

BS37 5AF

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training Essential

• Degree level qualification or working towards achieving this
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development especially in the area of corporate governance
• Understanding of the principles of corporate governance for public sector and for Community Interest Companies

Desirable

• Knowledge of local, national, strategic and operational policy developments and an awareness of their implications.
• Understanding of the interfaces between Primary Care, Community Care, Acute Care, Local Authorities and the Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE).

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential

• Experience working at Senior level
• Ability to demonstrate previous experience of corporate governance in large/complex organisations
• Experience of managing complex workplans
• Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Able to deliver improvements in clinical and / non-clinical environments through strong governance systems and processes
• Experience of providing corporate governance training and support to colleagues at all levels of the organisation

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Yate Headquarters

Badminton Road Council Offices

Yate

BS37 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/