Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented governance professional to join our team todrive the delivery of a comprehensive corporate governance service to the ICB. This is adynamic and impactful role that requires a blend of strategic thinking, governance expertise,and strong interpersonal skills.
You will be an integral part of a team that works alongside the most senior members of the ICB, including the ICB Chair and Board members, the Chief Executive and the ExecutiveManagement Team.
The successful candidate will combine excellent subject matter expertise and knowledge of corporate governance, legislation and regulation, with exceptional communication andorganisational skills. You will lead and drive the continuous improvement and maintenance ofcorporate governance processes at the highest standards of probity and in accordance withall statutory and legislative requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your professional career, working within an innovative and high delivering organisation, working closely with senior system colleaguesand governance peers both at an ICB regional and national level.
Main duties of the job
Primary responsibility as Associate Company Secretary, for the discharge of the ICB'sfunctions relating to compliance and corporate governance advice to the ICB Chair, CEO,Executive Directors and the wider ICB; ensuring adherence to statutory and mandatedobligations.Ensuring the ICB's responsibilities under the regulatory framework are complied with,including, those relating to:o management of amendments to the ICB's constitutional documentso production and completion of the ICB's annual reporto oversight of the Annual General MeetingAct as lead:o in the pursuance of legal adviceo in facilitating the work of internal and external auditorso in liaison with the NHS litigation serviceo for the drawing up and/or review of legal corporate documentation (e.g. Section 75agreements, schemes of delegation, etc)o for development and oversight of the ICB's risk management framework and associatedBoard Assurance Framework through clear process and liaison with ICB Committee Chairs andkey members of the ICB. Proactively lead the development, implementation, and on-goingmanagement of an ICS system wide risk processDirect line management and lead responsibility for key Corporate Governance andCompliance processes including:o Committee support and governanceo FOIso Conflicts of InterestWorking with the People and Culture function drive the Fit and Proper Persons Test for ICBBoard Members and appropriate senior managers
About us
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal, and access to training opportunities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist legal and governance area
Qualification
Essential
- Company Secretary or relevant equivalent qualification (e.g. ICSA). The applicant should demonstrate they have the necessary qualification or can evidence they are close to completing the qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist area(s) within Job Description including relevant processes and remedies
Skills / attributes
Essential
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
Skills / attributes
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
Skills / competence
Essential
- Ability to deliver results through a wide range of individuals and teams, many of whom will be outside the managerial control of the post-holder
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist legal and governance area
Qualification
Essential
- Company Secretary or relevant equivalent qualification (e.g. ICSA). The applicant should demonstrate they have the necessary qualification or can evidence they are close to completing the qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist area(s) within Job Description including relevant processes and remedies
Skills / attributes
Essential
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
Skills / attributes
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
Skills / competence
Essential
- Ability to deliver results through a wide range of individuals and teams, many of whom will be outside the managerial control of the post-holder
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).
