NHS Trust Secretary & Board Governance Lead

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust; Warwick; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced governance professional to join as Trust Secretary, supporting the Chair, CEO, Board and Governors across two NHS organisations to ensure high standards of governance, transparency and accountability.

You will act as trusted adviser on statutory requirements, NHS governance frameworks and best practice, shaping governance arrangements for high-quality services and closer collaboration between the two Trusts.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Chair, Chief Executive and Board on corporate governance, ensuring statutory compliance and probity.
• Oversee board secretariat services and governance processes for both trusts.
• Manage SWFT budgets for pay and non-pay within the department.
• Act as gatekeeper to the Trust’s legal advisors on corporate and other matters.
• Provide ad-hoc legal support to large-scale projects within the Trust.
• Line manage the Deputy Trust Secretary and the corporate support function.

Job description

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced governance professional to join as Trust Secretary, supporting the Chair, CEO, Board and Governors across two NHS organisations to ensure high standards of governance, transparency and accountability.

You will act as trusted adviser on statutory requirements, NHS governance frameworks and best practice, shaping governance arrangements for high-quality services and closer collaboration between the two Trusts.