Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Corporate Governance Officer

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and highly capable administrator to join the corporate governance team and fill this pivotal role in the Trust. The post requires the use of excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills along with highly developed communication and formal minute-taking skills. The ability to exercise initiative and to deal with multiple tasks is essential; whilst many tasks are regular and pre-programmed there are unplanned requirements to be met in often tight and challenging timescales. The post holder will establish and maintain proactive communication with colleagues at all levels, within and outside the organisation and will be required to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality at all times. The post holder also provides personal assistant functions to the Trusts non-executive directors and the Company Secretary, and cross-cover within the corporate governance team. Any queries please contact Bridget Lockwood: bridget.lockwood@nhs.net - 07912 488341

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide admin support to the Board and/or its sub-Committees, including securing room bookings, drafting agendas and compiling and circulating paper packs. Accurate formal minutes will need to be produced, and action plans and bring forward systems kept updated. Other tasks involved with the role include supporting a Board service visits programme, maintaining registers such as declarations of interests and hospitality, and maintaining the corporate governance web presence. This role will be required to provide basic cover for the Trust's Risk Manager - full training would be provided. Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role. Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP584B2A94

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

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General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

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Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

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Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Company Secretary

Helen Robinson

helen.robinson91@nhs.net

07985803806

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP584B2A94

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS11 0DL


Supporting documents

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