Job summary
The Head of Corporate Governance is a key leadership role withinthe corporate governance function of the Trust. The post holder willwork closely and provide advice to the Board and senior managerson matters of corporate governance, such as interpreting proceduresand rules within the Trust's legal and regulatory framework, and toensure that professional, effective and efficient administrativesupport is provided to the Board, Board Committees, and Council ofGovernors.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and ensure comprehensive mechanismsare in place to manage and measure the corporate governance ofthe Trust, with a view to achieving best practice and continuedimprovement against national standards.In pursuing these duties, the postholder will ensure compliance withthe Trust's Constitution.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters in Corporate Governance, and/or membership of the Chartered Governance Institute and working to or having completed a post-graduate level qualification and/or the completion of the Manchester Business School Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Policy
- Post graduate level knowledge and practice of NHS corporate governance gained through substantial evidence of working in a senior capacity in the NHS or related field
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of NHS Foundation Trust governance Issues.
- Management qualification.
- Evidence of significant personal/professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at Board level within a large complex organisation and advising on highly complex matters.
- Experience, knowledge and application of corporate governance legislation and best practice especially in complex and devolved settings.
- Experience of working with and servicing and supporting Board Committees
- Track record of initiating and implementing good administrative and reporting systems.
- Experience of successfully working with a range of stakeholders, including the public, Council of Governors, Trust membership and system partners and balancing their different needs and requirements.
- Experience of working in an organisation under public and political scrutiny.
- Experience in producing high quality Board level reports.
Desirable
- Legal experience
- Working with Foundation Trust Governors.
- Experience and knowledge of NHS corporate governance and practice
- Experience of working within an assurance and escalation framework
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters in Corporate Governance, and/or membership of the Chartered Governance Institute and working to or having completed a post-graduate level qualification and/or the completion of the Manchester Business School Post Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Policy
- Post graduate level knowledge and practice of NHS corporate governance gained through substantial evidence of working in a senior capacity in the NHS or related field
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of NHS Foundation Trust governance Issues.
- Management qualification.
- Evidence of significant personal/professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at Board level within a large complex organisation and advising on highly complex matters.
- Experience, knowledge and application of corporate governance legislation and best practice especially in complex and devolved settings.
- Experience of working with and servicing and supporting Board Committees
- Track record of initiating and implementing good administrative and reporting systems.
- Experience of successfully working with a range of stakeholders, including the public, Council of Governors, Trust membership and system partners and balancing their different needs and requirements.
- Experience of working in an organisation under public and political scrutiny.
- Experience in producing high quality Board level reports.
Desirable
- Legal experience
- Working with Foundation Trust Governors.
- Experience and knowledge of NHS corporate governance and practice
- Experience of working within an assurance and escalation framework
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).
