Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Corporate Governance Officer

The closing date is 20 October 2025

Job summary

The Corporate Governance Officer supports the Head of Corporate Governance and Corporate Governance Manager with corporate governance arrangements, to contribute to ensuring that the Health Board operates in accordance with statutory regulations and that there is appropriate stewardship and corporate governance of the business of the Health Board across the whole organisation.

The post holder will be responsible for demonstrating initiative whilst working within policies, procedures and protocols, seeking advice where necessary.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role are detailed within the job description included at the end of this job advert.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC679-0925

Job locations

Carlton Court

St Asaph

LL17 0JG


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 & Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to degree level of equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of recent CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Significant previous experience in admin and/or corporate governance role within NHS or other sector
  • Experience of working with a board, committees and associated policies and procedures

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in corporate admin in NHS or public sector
  • Experience of project work
  • Experience of using various database systems

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) & confident communicator
  • High level IT skills (inc. microsoft office experience)
  • Organised with ability to switch area/task as needed
  • Ability to act with tact & diplomacy

Desirable

  • Welsh language skills (level 1-5)
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to degree level of equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of recent CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Significant previous experience in admin and/or corporate governance role within NHS or other sector
  • Experience of working with a board, committees and associated policies and procedures

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in corporate admin in NHS or public sector
  • Experience of project work
  • Experience of using various database systems

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) & confident communicator
  • High level IT skills (inc. microsoft office experience)
  • Organised with ability to switch area/task as needed
  • Ability to act with tact & diplomacy

Desirable

  • Welsh language skills (level 1-5)

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Carlton Court

St Asaph

LL17 0JG


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Carlton Court

St Asaph

LL17 0JG


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head Of Corporate Affairs

Philippa Peake-Jones

Philippa.Peake-Jones@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC679-0925

Job locations

Carlton Court

St Asaph

LL17 0JG


Supporting documents

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