Group Director of Corporate Governance
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £109,179.00 to £125,637.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109179.00 - £125637.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 September 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO6 3EN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C8192-25-0427 |
Summary
Your key responsibilities will include: Board and Committee Support:Managing the Board Secretariat, including overseeing Board and Sub-Committee meetings. You will work closely with the Chair and Chief Executive to set agendas, coordinate reports, and ensure the smooth operation of all formal decision-making processes. Corporate Governance & Compliance:Leading continuous improvement in corporate governance, keeping the Trusts up to date with best practices and regulatory requirements. You'll design and implement control processes and risk management arrangements, and ensure the Trusts are fully compliant with legal, constitutional, and internal rules, including Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs). Company Secretariat Duties:Ensuring the Trusts' constitution is followed, acting as the key liaison with external bodies like NHS Providers, and leading the preparation of the annual report. You will also maintain key registers, such as those for interests and gifts. Freedom of Information (FOI) & Subject Access Requests (SAR):Providing leadership and management to the Trusts' FOI and SAR services, ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and providing expert advice to managers and staff. People and Financial Management:You will have full budgetary management responsibility for your areas and will lead and manage staff within the Board Secretariat and the PA/EA teams for the Trusts. This includes recruitment, training, and performance management. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate governance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to provide strategic advice at the highest level. You will be a skilled manager, an excellent communicator, and someone who can build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from the Chief Executive to the Non-Executive Directors. If you are a highly motivated professional with a deep understanding of governance in a complex environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within leading NHS Trusts. Please see enclosed job description for further details.