Company Secretary

Job summary

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the statutory organisation responsible for planning and commissioning health services for a diverse population of over two million people. With an annual budget of nearly £5 billion, we are committed to improving healthoutcomes, reducing inequalities, and delivering joined-up care across the region.The roleAs part of the structural reforms being undertaken by the NHS, we are preparing to make significant changes to the way we work as a strategic commissioner and system leader of health and care services across Kent and Medway. As such, we are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Company Secretary to lead our corporate governance function and help us reset, reform and transform the way we work. This is a pivotal role that will support the Chair, Chief Executive and the Board in ensuring the ICB continues to operate withintegrity, transparency, and accountability.You will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust governance and internal control frameworks, overseeing Board and Committee operations, managing legal and constitutional matters, and advising on risk and assurance. As a senior leader, you will champion good governance across the ICB and wider Integrated Care System.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• NHS pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities

• Provide expert governance advice to the Chair, CEO, and Board
• Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Board Assurance Framework and Corporate Risk Register
• Manage the corporate governance team and oversee Board and Committee administration
• Maintain and review the ICB's constitution, standing orders, and governance policies
• Oversee the production of the Annual Report and organisation of the Annual General Meeting
• Represent the ICB in high-level stakeholder engagements and policy forums

About YouYou will possess the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Educated to master's level or equivalent experience in a relevant area
• Extensive senior governance experience in complex organisations, ideally within the NHS
• Proven leadership in embedding governance culture and managing change
• Excellent communication, influencing, and conflict resolution skills
• Deep understanding of NHS governance and regulatory frameworks
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and putting patients first

The ideal candidate will also be a recognised Company Secretary (ICSA qualified), or be willing to undertake this registration with support from the organisation, and demonstrate continuous professional development to maintain membership.

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 welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality and diversity in our workforce. 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. Apply now to help shape the future of health and care across Kent and Medway.

For more information, please contact Mike Gilbert on mikegilbert@nhs.net