Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Corporate Services team in a brand new post, taking lead responsibility for the effective governance of our Board committees.
You will support the Company Secretary to ensure that the highest standards of governance are in place and operating consistently across our governance structure. This will enable the Board and its committees to make effective decisions to support us to deliver the highest standards of care for our patients and be the best employer for our valued colleagues.
You will also have the opportunity to develop and implement key governance-related policies, draft and present key papers for our Board and committees on aspects of governance and develop the Trust's annual report.
As Corporate Governance Manager you will work closely with our Board Members and senior team to provide support and expert advice on matters of governance and regulation.
Main duties of the job
Reporting directly to the Company Secretary, the Corporate Governance Manager acts as the lead for a wide range of corporate services tasks and responsibilities, most notably in relation to the Board committees.
The Corporate Governance Manager supports the Company Secretary in ensuring effective integrated governance arrangements are in place within the Trust.
The key areas of the post involve:
- Supporting the effective organization and governance of the Board committees, including the development of effective terms of reference, cycles of business and the production of high quality and timely minutes;
- Assisting the Company Secretary in ensuring that the Trust complies with its legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements, including the development and implementation of key governance-related policies, as well as reviewing and updating the Trust's Constitution, Standing Orders and Scheme of Delegation;
- Maintaining and developing statutory registers in line with regulatory guidelines and the Trust's provider licence; and
- Leading of the development and production of the Trust's annual report.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an individual with significant experience in a governance role, alongside a degree qualification or membership of the Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland (formerly known as the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)). You will have a solid understanding of governance requirements of Foundation Trusts and the current NHS regulatory regime.
You will be extremely organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have highly developed written skills with experience of producing and presenting reports to senior groups / individuals. You will have a proven ability to take high quality minutes of complex, high profile meetings.
You will have a proven ability to work at pace, delivering high quality outputs within tight timescales and often juggling multiple tasks.
You will be able to use your judgement and initiative to provide advice and make recommendations to our Company Secretary and Board Members to enhance our governance
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an individual with significant experience in a governance role, alongside a degree qualification or membership of the Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland (formerly known as the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)). You will have a solid understanding of governance requirements of Foundation Trusts and the current NHS regulatory regime.
You will be extremely organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have highly developed written skills with experience of producing and presenting reports to senior groups / individuals. You will have a proven ability to take high quality minutes of complex, high profile meetings.
You will have a proven ability to work at pace, delivering high quality outputs within tight timescales and often juggling multiple tasks.
You will be able to use your judgement and initiative to provide advice and make recommendations to our Company Secretary and Board Members to enhance our governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualification or Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland (formerly known as the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA))
- Demonstrable experience in a governance role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a governance or legal role in the NHS or another regulated sector
- Experience of working in an organisation subject to public and political scrutiny
- Experience of taking high quality minutes of complex and high profile meetings that may be required to be disclosed for regulatory purposes or to evidence compliance
- Experience of supporting Board Members and committees in complex governing body environments
- Experience of managing complex arrangements to a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness
- Experience of managing and maintaining records and logs
- Experience of producing reports of high quality for presentation at senior level
- Experience of delivering reports and presentations to senior individuals
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing commitment to continuous professional development
Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of regulatory and governance requirements impacting on Foundation Trusts and knowledge of best practice
- Knowledge of the current NHS regulatory regime
- Methodical and high level organisational and administrative skills. Ability to follow through on tasks and issues
- Highly developed written skills and ability to produce reports appropriate to different audiences
- Delivery of outcomes to tight schedules, including the production of high quality minutes within tight timescales
- Experience of planning and co-ordinating multiple meetings
- Advanced keyboard skills, including proficient use of a range of MSOffice products and ability to develop practical and creative solutions when dealing with issues
- Able to present well-reasoned and structured arguments in order to influence and persuade others over whom the post holder may have no formal authority
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualification or Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland (formerly known as the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA))
- Demonstrable experience in a governance role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a governance or legal role in the NHS or another regulated sector
- Experience of working in an organisation subject to public and political scrutiny
- Experience of taking high quality minutes of complex and high profile meetings that may be required to be disclosed for regulatory purposes or to evidence compliance
- Experience of supporting Board Members and committees in complex governing body environments
- Experience of managing complex arrangements to a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness
- Experience of managing and maintaining records and logs
- Experience of producing reports of high quality for presentation at senior level
- Experience of delivering reports and presentations to senior individuals
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing commitment to continuous professional development
Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of regulatory and governance requirements impacting on Foundation Trusts and knowledge of best practice
- Knowledge of the current NHS regulatory regime
- Methodical and high level organisational and administrative skills. Ability to follow through on tasks and issues
- Highly developed written skills and ability to produce reports appropriate to different audiences
- Delivery of outcomes to tight schedules, including the production of high quality minutes within tight timescales
- Experience of planning and co-ordinating multiple meetings
- Advanced keyboard skills, including proficient use of a range of MSOffice products and ability to develop practical and creative solutions when dealing with issues
- Able to present well-reasoned and structured arguments in order to influence and persuade others over whom the post holder may have no formal authority
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
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).
