Deputy Company Secretary | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Truro, TR36FF |
| Company: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7915328/156-7897568 |
Summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However in line with Cornwall first principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The Deputy Company Secretary post holder will provide a comprehensive range of expert corporate governance and professional secretariat services, ensuring the Trust’s corporate governance is organised, coordinated, and maintained to the highest standards of probity, in line with statutory and legislative requirements, and in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework.
The post-holder will deputise for the Company Secretary as required, providing advice to the Chair, Accountable Officer/Chief Officer and executive/non-executive directors on corporate governance, and statutory and regulatory compliance. The Deputy Company Secretary will serve as an ambassador for the Trust, positively representing the organisation as a key contact and action point for national and local organisations and Trust staff.
The post holder will liaise with a wide range of people, partner organisations and agencies, both internally and externally on behalf of the Trust.
Lead aspects of the organisation’s corporate governance and statutory compliance arrangements including implementation of the Trust’s Fit and Proper Person’s Policy, ensuring appropriate and up-to-date documentation at all times.
The post holder will manage the directors’ personal files to ensure compliance with the Fit and Proper Person’s test. The post holder must be able to work autonomously with a sound understanding of corporate governance, to manage workload and ensure information is communicated appropriately and enquiries are directed correctly.
Act as record-keeper for declarations of interest made by the Trust’s Board of Directors, ensuring alignment to Trust policy and an accurate register on the Trust’s website. Liaising with Local Counter Fraud Specialist with registers related information to assist with fraud enquiries.
Coordinate the recruitment processes of new Non-Executive Directors and Associate Non-Executive Directors, including monitoring terms of office, liaising with the Trust Chair and NHS England.
Lead on establishing, maintaining, and delivering effective arrangements for the induction of new Directors (executive and non-executive) of the Trust and provide advice and support regarding the discharge of their duties.
Lead on drafting, implementation, and analysis of the annual Board skills survey, reporting to Remuneration and Appointments Committee, ensuring the outcomes inform the Board’s development plan and non-executive director succession plan
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It’s establishedSouth West Clinical School in Cornwallexists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website:https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks
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We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Apr 2026