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Director of Corporate Governance & Trust Secretary
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £105,385.00 to £121,271.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £105385.00 - £121271.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Worthing, BN11 1HS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9354-25-0576 |
Summary
Governance and Compliance The Director of Corporate Governance is the lead for the Trusts corporate governance arrangements. In the execution of this responsibility, they will: Provide independent expert advice and support to the Chair, the Chief Executive, the Deputy Chief Executive and Board of Directors on all matters relating to statutory/legislative compliance and interpretation, reporting on any areas of non-compliance. This will involve giving and receiving information which is highly complex, sensitive and confidential and has major compliance implications for the Trust. Monitor the Trusts governance arrangements, continually and proactively reviewing external developments to ensure compliance with corporate governance best practice. Advise the Chair, the Chief Executive and the Deputy Chief Executive in ensuring compliance with external governance frameworks, in particular with NHS Code of Governance, NHS England, and Care Quality Commission (CQC). Ensure the Board operates effectively under theWell-Led Frameworkand is prepared for external reviews. Participate in partnership and other networking arrangements that require governance input. Guide the Board of Directors in the responsible and effective conduct of its role, providing, where appropriate, a discreet, independent and challenging voice in relation to Board deliberations and decision-making. Provide advice on a wide range of legal matters, including (but not restricted to) the Freedom of Information Act, the Human Rights Act, Health & Safety legislation, Information Governance legislation, Data Protection (GDPR), NHS regulatory guidance and legislation on Board liabilities. Commission and provide briefings for external legal advice where necessary to ensure the Board acts on good authority. With the Director of Communications, lead the preparation and submission of all statutory annual returns, including the annual report, annual accounts and annual governance statement, adhering to the prescribed timescales. The Director of Corporate Governance will facilitate the effective working of the Board of Directors, the Trust Executive, the Council of Governors and related Committees and, in particular, will: Plan and prepare agendas, reports, supporting papers and minutes for the Board, the Council, their Committees and Executive meetings, ensuring they comply with internal Trust policy and external corporate governance best practice. Oversee and provide expert advice on the administrative arrangements that support the business of the Board, the Executive, and the Council of Governors, allowing them to function efficiently and effectively. Ensure the Council of Governors can effectively representstaff, service users, and the wider community, supporting patient-focused governance. Board and Council development Lead onboard development, training, and effectiveness reviews, ensuring compliance with theNHS Code of Governance. Work with the Chair, the Chief Executive and the Deputy Chief Executive to ensure that arrangements are in place for a comprehensive induction of all Board members and Governors and provide advice and support regarding the discharge of their duties. Work with the Chair, the Chief Executive and the Deputy Chief Executive to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place for the regular evaluation of the effectiveness of the Board of Directors, including the appraisal of Non-Executive Directors. In consultation with the Chair, the Chief Executive and the Deputy Chief Executive, ensure that a Board Succession Plan is in place. Support the Chair and the Deputy Chief Executive with the recruitment process for Non-Executive Directors. Support the Chair, the Chief Executive and the Deputy Chief Executive to ensure that the capability and experience of the Board of Directors and the Executive Team are as required and in accordance with the Fit & Proper Persons Test Please see the attached Job Description for the full Detailed job description and main responsibilities.