Job summary
The Trust is looking to appoint to the key post of Corporate Secretary, supporting and advising the Chief Executive in their role as Accountable Officer.
The postholder will be an important and valued member of the Trust's senior team. The position will report into the Chief Executive and also involves close liaison with the Trust Chairman, Non-executive Directors and Governors.
The postholder will be responsible for Trust wide corporate governance systems and processes, and will take responsibility for the development of a continuous cycle of improvement in good governance.
Main duties of the job
The role is to ensure that the business of the Trust Board is conducted smoothly and efficiently and to be the adviser to the Board on procedural matters, securing the Trusts compliance with all statutory and legal requirements.
This role is the first point of contact for Governors, Non-executive Directors and Executive Directors, ensuring compliance with financial and legal requirements, championing high standards of governance and promoting best practice.
The post holder will need to build strong relationships across the Board and work within a culture of high performance. They will be a trusted partner to the Chair of the Trust Board and CEO, providing expert, consistent advice and guidance on all governance and compliance matters. This will be enabled by an understanding of the vision and ethos of the Trust and the Council of Governors.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Skills /Experience
Essential
- Post graduate professional / management qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience working as a company secretary or in a senior governance role in a large and/or complex organisation
- Experience of supporting Boards and Committees and working at Board level, particularly with non-executive directors
- Evidence of managing complex arrangements to a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness
- Well-developed interpersonal and facilitation skills, with ability to gain and sustain credibility with Board of Directors/COG
- A track record of effectively managing the preparation of Board and committee papers and of high-level briefing to internal and external audiences.
- Ability to work successfully with a variety of different people and well- developed influencing skills
- Able to work autonomously
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Experience of taking a corporate lead on key organisation-wide projects
- Knowledge of best practice administration for Boards and committees
- Knowledge and understanding of risk management systems and processes
Person Specification
Education / Skills /Experience
Essential
- Post graduate professional / management qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience working as a company secretary or in a senior governance role in a large and/or complex organisation
- Experience of supporting Boards and Committees and working at Board level, particularly with non-executive directors
- Evidence of managing complex arrangements to a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness
- Well-developed interpersonal and facilitation skills, with ability to gain and sustain credibility with Board of Directors/COG
- A track record of effectively managing the preparation of Board and committee papers and of high-level briefing to internal and external audiences.
- Ability to work successfully with a variety of different people and well- developed influencing skills
- Able to work autonomously
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Experience of taking a corporate lead on key organisation-wide projects
- Knowledge of best practice administration for Boards and committees
- Knowledge and understanding of risk management systems and processes
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).
