Corporate Governance Manager

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and personable Corporate Governance Manager to join our team. The postholder will support delivery of the highest standards of corporate governance in the Trust, ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework, Trust licence, relevant legislation and Trust Constitution. They will provide comprehensive support to the Board of Directors and Council of Governors, and manage the organisation and governance of Committees to ensure efficient and effective running.

The postholder is expected to work on their own authority and initiative, prioritising their own time to ensure that deadlines are met, and work in close collaboration with the Head of Corporate Governance, Corporate Governance Officer, Chair, Governors, Non-Executive Directors, CEO, Executive Directors, Executive PAs, and partnership organisations. The post holder must be able to embrace working in a dynamic and demanding office environment, while maintaining a high level of focus and attention to detail on specific tasks.

Main duties of the job

The postholder must:

• Be educated to post-graduate level or have equivalent work experience;
• Be a member of the Corporate Governance Institute UK & Ireland;
• Have excellent communication, organisation, and administration skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint effectively, and take meeting minutes;
• Be able to work with a high level of autonomy, and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

This is a full-time role with Monday-Friday working hours. The postholder may be required to work unsocial hours on an occasional basis in order to facilitate meetings.

This role is based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital (Guildford hospital site). Hybrid working may be considered in line with the Trust's flexible working policy.

If you wish to have an informal chat and learn more about this role please contact Ali Ashworth, Head of Corporate Governance (ali.ashworth@nhs.net).

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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