Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Office of the Chief Executive and the Chair of the Trust as a Corporate Governance Officer.
This role is integral to support further development of this key corporate service and provide an exemplary service to the Chief Executive and the Chair to ensure a smooth running and high performance of their areas of responsibility at the Trust. Reporting to the Deputy Trust Secretary, you will deliver work as part of the Corporate Governance Team.
This is a busy and high-profile service, where you will work closely with the Deputy Trust Board Secretary in providing a high-quality, responsive, and modern corporate governance function.
Whilst the role will predominantly be working from home, there is an expectation that the successful candidate will be required to attend our main offices (New Mill in Saltaire) at least one day per week. The day(s) when the successful candidate is required to be in the office will usually coincide with a day when the Committee is meeting.
Closing Date: 22nd February 2026
Shortlisting: 25th February 2026
Interview Date: 2nd March 2026
Main duties of the job
This prestigious role builds on the developments of a highly successful and well-respected service and will support continuous improvement with the Trust. Working closely with the Deputy Trust Secretary, to support them in the delivery of the corporate governance duties that provides assurance that the Trust is operating within legislation, regulation and to good governance standards. You will build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders and colleagues, including the Board of Directors; Council of Governors; place and system partners; and colleagues across the Trust.
You should be a proactive individual with a positive 'can do' attitude, who is personable and able to respond to a variety of competing priorities and areas of responsibility. We are looking for someone that can bring a wealth of direct or comparable experience of working with a variety of stakeholders, responsibility for delivery corporate governance duties, and providing specialist professional support to the Board of Directors in a fast-paced environment. You will be part of an established service and will act as a role model not only for the teams but also for colleagues across the Trust, championing the Trust's values and contributing to the delivery of the better lives, together strategic vision.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working to delivering a high-quality corporate governance service
- Formal minute taking of complex meetings
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations
Desirable
- Experience of the NHS
- Prioritising, planning and organising own and other tasks
- In depth knowledge of current issues facing the NHS nationally and locally, specifically in relation to foundation trusts
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of office procedures and all Microsoft office packages
- Highly developed organisational skills
- Attention to detail and high quality of work
- Excellent knowledge of corporate governance within the public sector
- Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures
- Ability to provide cover for the Deputy Trust Secretary ensuring the smooth running of corporate governance functions during absences
- Ability to make informed decisions, in some instances these will be in respect of non-routine matters
- Report writing and research skills
- Work autonomously and proactively
Desirable
- Ability to influence and produce persuasive arguments tailored appropriately to the audience, particularly at a very senior level
- Ability to offer constructive challenge at a very senior level
- Awareness of Trust priorities
- Knowledge of Information Governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working to delivering a high-quality corporate governance service
- Formal minute taking of complex meetings
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations
Desirable
- Experience of the NHS
- Prioritising, planning and organising own and other tasks
- In depth knowledge of current issues facing the NHS nationally and locally, specifically in relation to foundation trusts
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of office procedures and all Microsoft office packages
- Highly developed organisational skills
- Attention to detail and high quality of work
- Excellent knowledge of corporate governance within the public sector
- Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures
- Ability to provide cover for the Deputy Trust Secretary ensuring the smooth running of corporate governance functions during absences
- Ability to make informed decisions, in some instances these will be in respect of non-routine matters
- Report writing and research skills
- Work autonomously and proactively
Desirable
- Ability to influence and produce persuasive arguments tailored appropriately to the audience, particularly at a very senior level
- Ability to offer constructive challenge at a very senior level
- Awareness of Trust priorities
- Knowledge of Information Governance
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.
