NHS Company Secretary & Board Governance Lead

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

East Grinstead

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks an exceptional Company Secretary to provide strategic governance leadership at Board level during a period of organisational development. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will advise the Board, Governors and senior leaders on governance, assurance and regulatory matters.

You will lead governance, board assurance, risk management, and the Trust Secretariat, ensuring transparency and accountability across the organisation and supporting CQC

Qualifications

Masters degree or equivalent with governance experience.
Member of Corporate Governance Institute or working towards qualification.
Experience in NHS/healthcare governance and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead corporate governance, board assurance and risk management for the Trust.
Provide expert governance advice to the Board, Governors and senior leaders.
Head the Trust Secretariat, support Board and Committee meetings, and ensure constitutional compliance.
Support Well-led CQC compliance and maintain governance frameworks.
Act as trusted advisor to the Chair, CEO and Non‑Executive Directors.

Skills

Board liaison

Stakeholder communication

Strategic governance

Risk management

Governance leadership

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Corporate Governance Institute member

Professional management or legal qualification

Job description

You will lead governance, board assurance, risk management, and the Trust Secretariat, ensuring transparency and accountability across the organisation and supporting CQC

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