Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Corporate Governance Officer

The closing date is 16 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Governance Officer to cover a period of Maternity leave for 12 months. You must seek Line Manager support before applying for the Secondment.

You will be responsible for supporting the corporate governance functions to ensure the efficient functioning of the Health Board's Board Committee and assurance framework, and will be the secretariat for identified committees.

You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will be able to lead and motivate others. We are looking for a highly organised individual who is able to build good relationships.

You should be confident, self-motivated and be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and expertise in Corporate Governance and supporting Committee meetings.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the Director of Corporate Governance/Board Secretary and wider Corporate Governance Function to ensure the efficient functioning of the Health Board's Board Committee and assurance framework, and will be the secretariat for identified committees.

The post holder will have demonstrable expertise in a full range of administrative and organisational policies and procedures, acquired through training and relevant experience to Degree level or equivalent.

This post is secondment for 12 months due to Maternity Leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

  • We listen, learn and improve
  • We treat everyone with respect
  • We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-AC118-0525

Job locations

Ynysmeurig House

Navigation Park

Abercynon

CF45 4SN


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of knowledge and experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with Board level Committees, or other high level meetings

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in a senior governance role either in the NHS or in the public sector

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to use full Microsoft office suite with advanced keyboard skills for speed and accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Shows respect for others' views, appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values and behaviours
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of knowledge and experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with Board level Committees, or other high level meetings

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in a senior governance role either in the NHS or in the public sector

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to use full Microsoft office suite with advanced keyboard skills for speed and accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Shows respect for others' views, appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values and behaviours

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Ynysmeurig House

Navigation Park

Abercynon

CF45 4SN


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Ynysmeurig House

Navigation Park

Abercynon

CF45 4SN


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Corporate Governance & Board Business

Emma Walters

Emma.Walters2@wales.nhs.uk

01443744800

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-AC118-0525

Job locations

Ynysmeurig House

Navigation Park

Abercynon

CF45 4SN


Supporting documents

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