Corporate Governance Manager inMelbourn inMelbourn PUBLISHED 26 DEC 2023

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

The Corporate Governance Manager is being appointed for a 12 month secondment and will support the Corporate Affairs and Performance Directorate (via the Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs) in ensuring that the Trust has in place, sound, integrated corporate governance policies, procedures and structures and the Trust complies with its legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements in order to support the delivery of outstanding, integrated governance.

• Ensure that the Board and its Committees run efficiently and effectively, that they are accurately minuted and that Directors and Non-Executive Directors receive appropriate supportPlan Committee agendas in negotiation with the Non-Executive Chairs and Executive Lead by providing advice and assistance and develop Annual Plans of Board and Committee business

Communications and Stakeholder Relations

• Develop a proactive relationship with Board/Committee members, acting as a point of contact with directors and providing ongoing advice and support regarding the discharge of their duties
• Ensure an understanding of the Care Quality Commission and other regulator guidelines and requirements and how they impact on corporate governance

Corporate Governance

• Support the implementation of the Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, BGAF, Terms of Reference etc and associated governance policies and procedures across the organisation ensuring compliance with the highest standards of governance
• Undertake Fit and Proper Persons testing, if required, on all directors on appointment and on an annual basis
• Ensure the rollout of a comprehensive induction programme, if required, for all new director appointments, including supporting the establishment of stakeholder and interview panels, liaising with NHSE to support appointments
• Provide advice on the Constitution and code of conduct, ensuring transparency and accountability in the conduct of the Trust's business, as appropriate