Strategic NHS Company Secretary & Board Governance Leader

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored personal development programs

Flexible working arrangements

Reward programme with discounts andTax

Job summary

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Company Secretary to provide strategic governance leadership at Board level in East Grinstead. Reporting to the Managing Director and CEO, you will lead governance, board assurance, and risk management with authoritative guidance on statutory matters.

You will manage the Secretariat function, support the Board and Governors, and influence across NHS regulatory frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience.
• Corporate Governance Institute (formerly ICSA) member or working towards/completing qualification.
• Professional management or legal qualification.
• Experience as NHS/company secretary or in senior governance role.
• Expert knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to write complex reports and papers.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Chair, Chief Executive, Board, and Governors on governance matters to ensure high-quality governance practices.
• With the Chair, ensure Board of Directors and Committees are properly constituted, operated and supported.
• Implement and maintain a Board Assurance Framework and scheme of delegation reflecting strategic ambitions and risks.
• Ensure directorates and business units comply with best-practice governance standards.
• Provide Secretariat support to the Board and Council of Governors and their working groups.

Skills

Written & verbal skills

Board governance experience

Analytical reporting

Education

Master’s degree

ICSA/CGI qualification

Professional management or legal qualification

Job description

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Company Secretary to provide strategic governance leadership at Board level in East Grinstead. Reporting to the Managing Director and CEO, you will lead governance, board assurance, and risk management with authoritative guidance on statutory matters.

You will manage the Secretariat function, support the Board and Governors, and influence across NHS regulatory frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability in a