Assistant Corporate SecretaryinChippenhaminChippenhamPUBLISHED FRI 21 FEB 2025
Engagement in high-profile committees, providing the chance to influence important organizational decisions and policies.
Opportunity to work within a strong and supportive Governance Team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Development of professional skills in governance and corporate compliance, enhancing career prospects in the public sector.
Involvement in key activities such as planning and delivering efficient Board meetings, which hones project management and organizational skills.
Exposure to senior management and board members, offering valuable networking opportunities for professional growth.
Contribution to the integrity of the organisation by managing conflicts of interest and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.
Possibility to research and implement best governance practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
Join our dedicated Governance Team at NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB in Chippenham, where your skills can truly make a difference. We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Corporate Secretary who seeks a rewarding opportunity to support senior Board committees and help shape effective governance practices. You’ll be an integral part of a friendly and supportive team, ensuring seamless planning and delivery of high-profile meetings, while liaising with key Directors and Chairs.
In this role, you'll play a vital part in managing the secretariat services for our governance and assurance committees, all within a framework that promotes transparency and compliance. We seek someone who understands the principles of good governance and has experience supporting senior committees. With a focus on collaboration and integrity, you will help maintain our organisation’s registers of interests and contribute to developing governance best practices. If you're a caring individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. Embrace this opportunity to thrive in a role that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.
In this role, you'll play a vital part in managing the secretariat services for our governance and assurance committees, all within a framework that promotes transparency and compliance. We seek someone who understands the principles of good governance and has experience supporting senior committees. With a focus on collaboration and integrity, you will help maintain our organisation’s registers of interests and contribute to developing governance best practices. If you're a caring individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. Embrace this opportunity to thrive in a role that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.
Engagement in high-profile committees, providing the chance to influence important organizational decisions and policies.
Opportunity to work within a strong and supportive Governance Team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Development of professional skills in governance and corporate compliance, enhancing career prospects in the public sector.
Involvement in key activities such as planning and delivering efficient Board meetings, which hones project management and organizational skills.
Exposure to senior management and board members, offering valuable networking opportunities for professional growth.
Contribution to the integrity of the organisation by managing conflicts of interest and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.
Possibility to research and implement best governance practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Governance Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a strong and supportive team and to undertake a key role in supporting our senior Board committees.
The Assistant Corporate Secretary is a key member of the Governance Team and is responsible for providing professional secretarial support for our high-profile committees and groups at BSW ICB and system levels. This involves
- the planning and delivery of successful and efficient Board committees and similarly high-level meetings;
- liaison with relevant Directors and Chairs; developing annual committee business plans / forward agendas;
- monitoring and contributing to the maintenance of the organisation's register of interests and advising meeting Chairs re the management of conflicts of interest;
- ensuring committees' / groups' compliance with the organisation's Constitution, Standing Orders, and Scheme of Reservations and Delegations;
- providing advice and support for committee members regarding the discharge of their duties;
- facilitating the conduct of meetings including preparation of Chair's briefings, meeting etiquette
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of good governance, and will have experience of supporting senior committees, both as a secretary and governance adviser.
About us
Reporting to the Corporate Secretary, the Assistant Corporate Secretary will be responsible for:
- Providing and managing an all-round secretariat service for Board level and system governance and assurance committees;
- Ensuring that committees and groups conduct their business within the framework set by the organisations Constitution, Standing Orders, Scheme of Reservations and Delegations, and relevant Terms of Reference (ToR);
- Supporting the Corporate Secretary and the governance team in championing effective corporate governance and ensuring sound arrangements are in place;
- Supporting the Associate Director of Governance, Compliance and Risk and the Corporate Secretary in the preparation and production of corporate and meeting reports, and presentation materials as required;
- Supporting the effective management of the organisations Declarations of Interest process, and contributing to the maintenance of the organisations register of interests and register of gifts / hospitality, to ensure that these are accurate and up-to-date (incl. for audit purposes, or for inspection on request)
- Supporting the Corporate Secretary in developing and maintaining the Governance Teams work plan;
- Assist with research regarding best practice elsewhere to inform governance arrangements locally.
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