Company Secretary | East of England Ambulance Service Trust
| Posting date: | 23 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,179 - £125,637 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 April 2026 |
| Location: | Melbourn, SG8 6NA |
| Company: | East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7849086/247-SS-CS-0326 |
Summary
The Trust Company Secretary role is to develop, maintain and continuously improve corporate governance arrangements and provide strategic advice and guidance to the Trust Board, Chair, Chief Executive, Executive and Non-Executive Directors on all matters relating to corporate governance.
The post holder will act lead of Governance and Risk and as the Board Secretary and will act as principal adviser to the Chair, Chief Executive and the Board on issues related to corporate governance and risk and will primarily be responsible for establishing and maintaining sound governance procedures that will ensure quality, efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and business focus for the organisation. They will ensure that meetings of the Board of Directors and associated committees are run efficiently and effectively, properly supported and comply with their legal, fiduciary and other duties.
Please note that a Stakeholder Event and Interviews are scheduled to take place on 27 April 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Governance
Board Management
Corporate Risk Management / Assurance
Compliance
Legal Services
Policy Review and Assurance
Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources
Management and Leadership Responsibilities
Responsibilities for information resources
Corporate Project Work
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Please refer to the Trust Company Secretary job description and person specification attached in the documents section.
This advert closes on Friday 10 Apr 2026