Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a new associate director of corporate affairs to join Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust. In this role, you'll manage the Trust's Assurance Framework, Legal advice, Claims and Policy Management, and Freedom of Information.
This is a facilitative role that requires a combination of focus and flexibility, as well as a willingness to play an active, behind-the-scenes role to resolve issues. As gatekeeper and 'trusted counsel', the role requires a highly resourceful individual with strong emotional intelligence and an ability to engage with staff across the organisation. You will also be required to manage multiple simultaneous deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
The associate director of corporate affairs is a critically important role within the Trust, in that it will facilitate the effective working of the Chair and Chief Executive Officer with both internal and external stakeholders and will allow them to fulfil their commitments to the Trust and the Board of Directors.
The post-holder will report to the Chief Executive Officer but will have dual accountability to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chair.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for developing and implementing sound governance systems and processes to ensure the Trust complies with relevant legislation and statutory duties. This will include all aspects of governance in respect of the Trust Board and its committees.
Responsibilities in respect of health and safety compliance, freedom of information, equality and diversity, corporate contract management and gifts and hospitality.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- flexible working opportunities
- relocation packages
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support groups
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements.
If youre interested in this role, wed welcome an informal conversation or visit. Please contact Jason Emerson, Chief People Officer at jason.emerson@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
Were delighted to be able to offer flexible working for this role.
Please note, this job advert may close early if sufficient applications are reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements.
If youre interested in this role, wed welcome an informal conversation or visit. Please contact Jason Emerson, Chief People Officer at jason.emerson@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
Were delighted to be able to offer flexible working for this role.
Please note, this job advert may close early if sufficient applications are reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a relevant area.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continued professional and personal development
- Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of the relevant policy areas
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to maintain and develop excellent communications with individuals and groups on complex topics in a variety of situations.
- Excellent administration and organisational skills gained at corporate level
- Ability to read, understand and communicate complex documents and other forms of information
- Budgetary management experience and ability to understand budgets and relevant topics.
- Understanding of corporate governance framework that operates within both NHS Trust and NHS Foundation Trust environments
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience in Board/Company Secretary role
- Experience of providing advice on relevant legislation, regulations and standing orders
- Strong track record of dealing with corporate governance and business conduct principles
- Knowledge of risk management systems and processes
- Understanding of information governance principles and risk
- Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge/ understanding of corporate and governance, legislation and best practice and able to evidence application of this knowledge.
- Clear understanding of funding streams and financial procedures/arrangements within the NHS.
- Experience of Managing Freedom of information requests and knowledge of the Act.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a relevant area.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continued professional and personal development
- Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of the relevant policy areas
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to maintain and develop excellent communications with individuals and groups on complex topics in a variety of situations.
- Excellent administration and organisational skills gained at corporate level
- Ability to read, understand and communicate complex documents and other forms of information
- Budgetary management experience and ability to understand budgets and relevant topics.
- Understanding of corporate governance framework that operates within both NHS Trust and NHS Foundation Trust environments
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience in Board/Company Secretary role
- Experience of providing advice on relevant legislation, regulations and standing orders
- Strong track record of dealing with corporate governance and business conduct principles
- Knowledge of risk management systems and processes
- Understanding of information governance principles and risk
- Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge/ understanding of corporate and governance, legislation and best practice and able to evidence application of this knowledge.
- Clear understanding of funding streams and financial procedures/arrangements within the NHS.
- Experience of Managing Freedom of information requests and knowledge of the Act.
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.
