Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
- 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
About us
Corporate governance isthesystem of rules, practices, and processesby which the Trust is directed and controlled. The corporate governance team is responsible for ensuring the appropriate decision making, processes and controls are in place to ensure regulatory compliance.
The corporate governance team supports the establishment of the Trust governance framework, including the standing orders, standing financial instructions, reservation of powers and scheme of delegation. These documents outline the processes to ensure the Trust is governed effectively, including what decisions can be made where, the sign off levels of financial commitments, tenders/waivers etc. The team is responsible for assessing compliance with fit and proper person requirements, the management of declarations of interest and ensuring the decision-making body for the Trust (the Trust Board) is operating effectively to meet well led requirements.
The team is also responsible for ensuring robust controls are in place to manage risk effectively in the organisation. This includes the delivery of risk management training, and individual support to teams to ensure the timely and effective review, scoring and mitigations are in place for identified risks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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 Leads by providing advice and assistance and develop Annual Plans of Board and Committee business
- Ensure the timely review of core governance policies in line with new guidance
- Assist in the preparation of comprehensive induction programmes for Executive and Non-Executive Directors, if required, ensuring appropriate communications with them on the procedures for declaring interests and indemnities which are material and relevant to the business of the Board
- Develop, maintain and monitor efficient and effective governance registers in line with regulatory, statutory and legal guidelines and the Trusts provider Licence
- Ensure the membership of the Board's committees is regularly reviewed and refreshed, as appropriate, and develop and monitor an annual effectiveness review
Communications and Stakeholder Relations
- Ensure all communication which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focussing on improvement and ways to move forward
- 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
- Facilitate effective information flows between Board/Committee members, fostering effective working between Directors and senior leaders
- Ensure an understanding of the Care Quality Commission and other regulator guidelines and requirements and how they impact on corporate governance
- Contribute to the development of an organisational culture that embodies NHS and Trust values and standards of behaviour
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
- Act as a source of expertise on the development and implementation of Trust governance policies and procedures (Standards of Business Conduct, probity, sponsorship, Fit and Proper Person)
- 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 Trusts business, as appropriate
Data Analysis and Judgement
Provide and develop detailed reports for the Board, Executive and Committees
Leadership
- Work with a high level of autonomy, prioritising own workload, deciding when necessary to refer to the Head of Corporate Governance
- Keep up-to-date with developments relevant to the post by attending relevant conferences and local network meetings, in agreement with the Head of Corporate Governance
- To provide specialist governance training to staff as required
- Required to deputise for the Head of Corporate Governance as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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 Leads by providing advice and assistance and develop Annual Plans of Board and Committee business
- Ensure the timely review of core governance policies in line with new guidance
- Assist in the preparation of comprehensive induction programmes for Executive and Non-Executive Directors, if required, ensuring appropriate communications with them on the procedures for declaring interests and indemnities which are material and relevant to the business of the Board
- Develop, maintain and monitor efficient and effective governance registers in line with regulatory, statutory and legal guidelines and the Trusts provider Licence
- Ensure the membership of the Board's committees is regularly reviewed and refreshed, as appropriate, and develop and monitor an annual effectiveness review
Communications and Stakeholder Relations
- Ensure all communication which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focussing on improvement and ways to move forward
- 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
- Facilitate effective information flows between Board/Committee members, fostering effective working between Directors and senior leaders
- Ensure an understanding of the Care Quality Commission and other regulator guidelines and requirements and how they impact on corporate governance
- Contribute to the development of an organisational culture that embodies NHS and Trust values and standards of behaviour
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
- Act as a source of expertise on the development and implementation of Trust governance policies and procedures (Standards of Business Conduct, probity, sponsorship, Fit and Proper Person)
- 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 Trusts business, as appropriate
Data Analysis and Judgement
Provide and develop detailed reports for the Board, Executive and Committees
Leadership
- Work with a high level of autonomy, prioritising own workload, deciding when necessary to refer to the Head of Corporate Governance
- Keep up-to-date with developments relevant to the post by attending relevant conferences and local network meetings, in agreement with the Head of Corporate Governance
- To provide specialist governance training to staff as required
- Required to deputise for the Head of Corporate Governance as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Board/Executive administration at a senior level in a large organisation
- Significant experience engaging with staff and stakeholders from a wide range of organisations
- Ability to develop concise reports to outline key governance changes, developments and statutory reporting, incorporating wider feedback and assessment where relevant and appropriate
- Experience in Board and Committee management including; agenda setting, minuting, action management, scheduling etc
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Board/Executive administration at a senior level in a large organisation
- Significant experience engaging with staff and stakeholders from a wide range of organisations
- Ability to develop concise reports to outline key governance changes, developments and statutory reporting, incorporating wider feedback and assessment where relevant and appropriate
- Experience in Board and Committee management including; agenda setting, minuting, action management, scheduling etc
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
