Head of Corporate Governance (Band 8b)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Head of Corporate Governance to lead the governance function and advise the Board on corporate governance issues. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Corporate Governance and substantial NHS experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with the Trust's Constitution and managing relationships with stakeholders. This role offers a supportive work environment and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Onsite Nursery

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Masters in Corporate Governance and/or relevant post-graduate qualification.
• Substantial experience in NHS corporate governance.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage corporate governance mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with the Trust's Constitution.
• Provide counsel to the Board on governance matters.

Skills

Corporate Governance

Board Level Advisory

Stakeholder Management

Public Relations

Education

Masters in Corporate Governance

Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute

Job description

Job summary

The Head of Corporate Governance is a key leadership role withinthe corporate governance function of the Trust. The post holder willwork closely and provide advice to the Board and senior managerson matters of corporate governance, such as interpreting proceduresand rules within the Trust's legal and regulatory framework, and toensure that professional, effective and efficient administrativesupport is provided to the Board, Board Committees, and Council ofGovernors.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead and ensure comprehensive mechanismsare in place to manage and measure the corporate governance ofthe Trust, with a view to achieving best practice and continuedimprovement against national standards.In pursuing these duties, the postholder will ensure compliance withthe Trust's Constitution.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.

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Job responsibilities

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters in Corporate Governance, and/or membership of the Chartered Governance Institute and working to or having completed a post-graduate level qualification and/or the completion of the Manchester Business School Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Policy
• Post graduate level knowledge and practice of NHS corporate governance gained through substantial evidence of working in a senior capacity in the NHS or related field
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of NHS Foundation Trust governance Issues.
• Management qualification.
• Evidence of significant personal/professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at Board level within a large complex organisation and advising on highly complex matters.
• Experience, knowledge and application of corporate governance legislation and best practice especially in complex and devolved settings.
• Experience of working with and servicing and supporting Board Committees
• Track record of initiating and implementing good administrative and reporting systems.
• Experience of successfully working with a range of stakeholders, including the public, Council of Governors, Trust membership and system partners and balancing their different needs and requirements.
• Experience of working in an organisation under public and political scrutiny.
• Experience in producing high quality Board level reports.

Desirable

• Legal experience
• Working with Foundation Trust Governors.
• Experience and knowledge of NHS corporate governance and practice
• Experience of working within an assurance and escalation framework

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Masters in Corporate Governance, and/or membership of the Chartered Governance Institute and working to or having completed a post-graduate level qualification and/or the completion of the Manchester Business School Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Policy
• Post graduate level knowledge and practice of NHS corporate governance gained through substantial evidence of working in a senior capacity in the NHS or related field
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of NHS Foundation Trust governance Issues.
• Management qualification.
• Evidence of significant personal/professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at Board level within a large complex organisation and advising on highly complex matters.
• Experience, knowledge and application of corporate governance legislation and best practice especially in complex and devolved settings.
• Experience of working with and servicing and supporting Board Committees
• Track record of initiating and implementing good administrative and reporting systems.
• Experience of successfully working with a range of stakeholders, including the public, Council of Governors, Trust membership and system partners and balancing their different needs and requirements.
• Experience of working in an organisation under public and political scrutiny.
• Experience in producing high quality Board level reports.

Desirable

• Legal experience
• Working with Foundation Trust Governors.
• Experience and knowledge of NHS corporate governance and practice
• Experience of working within an assurance and escalation framework

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD

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