Trust Board Business Manager
| Posting date: | 05 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £66,582.00 to £77,368.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £66582.00 - £77368.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0905 |
Summary
The Trust Board Business Manager is the organisational lead for all matters relating to Trust Board governance. In the context of an evolving health and social care system, the postholder will support the Chair in ensuring that Trust Board procedures are complied with and that the Board fulfils its statutory duties. Advise on and participate in statutory governance questions pertaining to integrated care systems. Devise and maintain Standing Orders and the Schedule of Matters Reserved for the Board, and ensure that the Trust complies with its Standing Orders and that any amendments are drafted and incorporated in line with correct procedures. Further develop and pro-actively deliver implementation of Trust regulatory action plans including the Care Quality Commission Well-led action plan. Undertake research/investigations as appropriate in order to prepare briefing reports on a wide range of highly complex and sensitive topics. Communicate the outcome of such findings with the relevant parties including at Executive and Board level. Working closely with the Board, provide strategic leadership to the development and delivery of an annual Board work plan including but not limited to: Board development plan; an annual Board self-review; appraisals; Annual Governance Statement and Annual Report, which will involve liaising with external partners/providers as relevant; and management of all aspects of Board away days. Deliver and oversee effective and excellent Trust Board and Board Committee management and administration, including but not limited to: development of annual work plan; contemporaneous and accurate minute-taking for Trust Board and Board Committee meetings; ensuring robust communication between members of the Trust Board; and facilitating reliable and accurate information flows between Board and its Committees. Maintain the Trust Board Assurance Framework, working closely with members of the Trust Board. Working closely with the Chief People Officer, coordinate the Board Fit and Proper Person process. Manage the Non-Executive Director appraisal process and returns to the regulator. Accountable and responsible for delivery of the Annual Governance Statement and Annual Report, working closely with finance, audit and communications to ensure smooth and timely submission and publication. Support the Chief Executive in all aspects of governance relating to the effective functioning of the Executive team. Act as Trust Board secretary for the organisation, including all the requisite tasks this entails. Maintain oversight of all Trust statutory registers including but not limited to: declarations of interest; gifts and hospitality; use of the Trust seal. Working in coordination with the CEO Chief of Staff, identify the Trust Chairs needs for briefings ahead of meetings and accompany the Chair to key meetings, undertaking follow-up actions where appropriate.