Corporate Governance Manager
Corporate Governance Manager
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Job Description
Grade: NHS Agenda for Change Band 7
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Base location either St Marys Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 5TG or Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road Cosham Portsmouth PO6 3LY. Across site travel will be required the frequency will be agreed locally.
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are pleased to announce a position for a Corporate Governance Manager within the Single Corporate Service. This role is vital in ensuring both Trusts adhere to their legal and regulatory corporate governance obligations. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and maintaining a strong framework that supports both Trusts as well-led organisations which includes providing assurance and escalating issues as needed.
Job Summary
- Secretariat Service Management:
- Organise and execute a comprehensive secretariat service for the Board its Committees as well as the Executive and Trust Leadership Teams as required.
- Ensure effective and efficient administration of Board activities in line with Corporate Governance arrangements enhancing the overall governance of the Trusts.
- Support to Chief Digital and Governance Officer:
- Assist the Chief Digital and Governance Officer in implementing an effective corporate governance system.
- Administration Consistency:
- Ensure consistency in the administration of Board activities aligning with Trust policies and best practices in corporate governance.
- Liaison with Directors and Leadership Teams:
- Collaborate with Executive Directors Non-Executive Directors and Trust Leadership Teams across both Trusts to fulfil the roles responsibilities in supporting the effective running of the Trust Board.
- Coordination and Oversight:
- Coordinate and oversee key processes such as Standing Orders Declaration of Interests Gifts & Hospitality and the Board and Committee Effectiveness review process.
Key Responsibilities
- Organisational Efficiency:
- Ensure the seamless operation of Board and Committee meetings by organising agendas distributing materials and maintaining accurate records of the proceedings.
- Compliance Assurance:
- Monitor compliance with legal and regulatory standards providing necessary escalation when issues arise.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
- Policy Coordination:
- Manage and update corporate governance policies ensuring transparency and accountability in all processes.
- Risk Management Support:
- Assist in identifying and managing risks associated with corporate governance working closely with the Chief Digital and Governance Officer.
This role is essential for ensuring that both Trusts not only meet their governance obligations but also continue to excel as well-led organisations. The ideal candidate will be proactive detail-oriented and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.
For further details please see enclosed Job Description
Qualifications :
Essential
- Degree level (or equivalent)
- Qualification in corporate governance or healthcare governance (or equivalent experience)
- NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent experience)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of committee administration
- Experience of providing advice on protocol and procedures relating to Board meetings (or equivalent senior meetings) and decision making
- Advanced skills for keyboard use for producing reports spreadsheets and correspondence.
- Excellent verbal telephone and written communication skills.
- Ability to use own initiative and deal with competing priorities.
- Works autonomously but can seek advice when necessary/manages a discrete area of work.
- Management of team and line management responsibilities
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Board Secretariat or associated role
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of best practice in corporate governance or effective governance in healthcare
- Ability to deliver multiple objectives concurrently
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of Committee work and governance structures
- IT experience and advanced analytical skills
Additional Information :
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
Please note your application may be transferred to the Isle of Wight Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
