Head of Corporate Governance (Fixed Term) inSalisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED
TUE 5 NOV 2024
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust rOH9fB9A
Opportunity to lead and shape corporate governance practices within the NHS, contributing to improved decision-making and oversight.
Collaborative working environment with support from a dedicated team, including Executive Assistants and Board Support Officers, fostering teamwork and cooperation.
Role offers a chance to engage with high-level stakeholders, including Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors, enhancing professional networking and influence.
Ability to directly impact the governance framework of the organization, ensuring transparency, compliance, and adherence to statutory requirements.
Mentorship opportunity by working closely with the Director of Integrated Governance and formally deputizing in their absence, providing professional growth.
Promotes work-life balance in a positive, respectful culture that values diversity and employee contributions, leading to higher job satisfaction.
The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Head of Corporate Governance for a fixed-term contract of 12 months. This role involves supporting the Director of Integrated Governance in managing the corporate governance function and overseeing the decision-making processes of the Trust's Board of Directors. The Head of Corporate Governance will also act as a deputy when needed, and will lead a team that includes Executive Assistants, a Board Support Officer, and a Membership Manager, all dedicated to providing support for both Executive and Non-Executive Directors within a positive and inclusive work environment.
Key responsibilities include promoting high standards of corporate governance, drafting sensitive documents for the Trust Board, managing Board meetings and their associated administrative tasks, maintaining an effective annual cycle of business, and reviewing governance policies. Additionally, this position will support Non-Executive Directors in their roles and oversee the Trust's Membership Office. Strong leadership skills and attention to procedural compliance are essential for success in this role.
Key responsibilities include promoting high standards of corporate governance, drafting sensitive documents for the Trust Board, managing Board meetings and their associated administrative tasks, maintaining an effective annual cycle of business, and reviewing governance policies. Additionally, this position will support Non-Executive Directors in their roles and oversee the Trust's Membership Office. Strong leadership skills and attention to procedural compliance are essential for success in this role.
We are looking for a Head of Corporate Governance to join us on a fixed term contract for 12 months. As the Head of Corporate Governance you will be supporting the Director of Integrated Governance to deliver an effective and efficient corporate governance function, managing the decision making processes and structures of the Trust Board of Directors. There will be times you will need to formally deputise for the Director of Integrated Governance as required.
The Corporate Governance Team consists of the Director of Integrated Governance, Executive Assistants, Board Support Officer and Membership Manager. The team are all based in Trust Headquarters and provide support for both Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors. There is a good working culture that promotes a positive, supportive and productive environment where employees feel valued and motivated to contribute. All team members are treated with dignity and respect and diversity is embraced.
- To promote excellent standards of corporate governance through formal and informal mechanisms, including formal meetings both internal and external to the Trust.
- To draft sensitive, confidential and complex documents on behalf of the Director of Integrated Governance, the Chair and Trust Board.
- To ensure that the Trust Board's decision making processes are well managed and that reports/papers are prepared, agreed and dispatched in compliance with the Trust Board's procedural rules and statutory requirements.
- To manage the administration of the Trust's Board of Directors and its Committees' meetings, annual work programmes and records.
- Maintain the annual cycle of business for Trust Board and its Committees, ensuring efficient and timely passage of business through the Trust's assurance and decision making processes.
- Establish and maintain a review programme for all corporate governance policies and procedures, working with the Director of Integrated Governance to ensure these are up-to-date, approved and communicated as appropriate
- Support the Trust's Non-Executive Directors in the fulfilment of their roles, including assisting with diary management, IT, remote access and expenses claims.
- Provide leadership and oversight of the Trust's Membership Office and all membership and Governor Activity.
- Manage the administrative function within the Chief Executive's office including line management of the Executive Assistants, Membership Manager and Board Support Officer.
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