Executive Director of Corporate Affairs

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder is accountable to the Chief Executive with responsibility for corporate governance and affairs. The post holder will be the principal adviser to the Board, the Trust Executive and the organisation as a whole on all aspects of corporate governance and will be responsible for the leadership of the Board Assurance Framework, Office of the Chief Executive, Council of Governors and Foundation Trust Membership, as well as providing support to the Chair and Chief Executive's offices in order to ensure the provision of effective, safe and high quality care, which meets the needs of patients and can be provided within the resources available.

This is a diverse and varied leadership role, and we are interested to hear from experienced corporate governance and corporate affairs leaders, from individuals with experience of having already operated at this level, who are looking to expand their leadership expertise into a potentially broader portfolio or group model. You will have experience working in a highly regulated and complex partnership environment, with a track record of supporting and enabling change, strong political acumen and ability to build effective relationships at all levels in an organisation. Most of all, you will share our values and those of our health and care system and ensure that we continue to put people first and deliver the right care, every time; keeping people 'happy, healthy and at home'.

Main duties of the job

Our new Executive Director of Corporate Affairs will be a key member of the senior leadership team, with shared responsibility for driving forward the overall vision of the Trust. The post holder will be the principal adviser to the Board, the Trust Executive and the Group as a whole on all aspects of Corporate Affairs and will be responsible for the leadership of the Board Assurance Framework, CQC Well Led Review, Council of Governors and Foundation Trust Membership, as well as providing support to the Chair and Chief Executive's Offices in order to ensure the provision of effective, safe and high quality care, which meets the needs of patients and can be provided in a cost effective manner. The post holder will also act as the Company Secretary. This portfolio is also responsible for oversight across our Group which includes: AGH Solutions (wholly owned subsidiary) as well as Immedicare and Pathology LLP's. The post holder will provide leadership, management and direction to the Executive PA's, Communications and Engagement team, Airedale Hospital Charity and Legal Services.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

Cycle to Work
Travel Scheme
Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
Onsite Nursery
Buying and Selling Annual Leave
Car Leasing
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Health and Wellbeing
Extensive Reward Scheme
Counselling Service
Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

Committed to Quality of Care
Compassion
Working together for patients
Improving Lives
Everyone Counts
Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Date posted

06 December 2024

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£107,724 to £123,362 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-6838854A

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached full job description and person specifications for full details of the role Executive Director of Corporate Affairs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached full job description and person specifications for full details of the role Executive Director of Corporate Affairs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oThe post holder will be a Chartered Secretary or legally qualified - fellow or associate status; or be working towards being a Chartered Secretary or with appropriate equivalent experience.
oMaster's degree or equivalent knowledge or experience in management
oEvidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

oMembership of relevant bodies

Experience

Essential

oExperience as a Senior Manager within a Corporate Governance setting at sub-board level.
oWorking with Governing bodies in a regulated environment
oExperience of effectively managing change
oSubstantial experience of risk management and governance within a healthcare setting.
oExperience of Board management / Company Secretary role and responsibilities
oExperience of effective people management
oExperience of partnership working
oStrong track record of dealing with corporate governance and business conduct principles
oWorking with Council of Governors

Desirable

oExperience of playing a major role in an organisational change programme
oBoard level experience
oSound knowledge base of the NHS, the current issues & its values and principles of timely local access for the population
oExperience in presentation/media

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oThe post holder will be a Chartered Secretary or legally qualified - fellow or associate status; or be working towards being a Chartered Secretary or with appropriate equivalent experience.
oMaster's degree or equivalent knowledge or experience in management
oEvidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

oMembership of relevant bodies

Experience

Essential

oExperience as a Senior Manager within a Corporate Governance setting at sub-board level.
oWorking with Governing bodies in a regulated environment
oExperience of effectively managing change
oSubstantial experience of risk management and governance within a healthcare setting.
oExperience of Board management / Company Secretary role and responsibilities
oExperience of effective people management
oExperience of partnership working
oStrong track record of dealing with corporate governance and business conduct principles
oWorking with Council of Governors

Desirable

oExperience of playing a major role in an organisational change programme
oBoard level experience
oSound knowledge base of the NHS, the current issues & its values and principles of timely local access for the population
oExperience in presentation/media

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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