Corporate Governance Manager

at  East of England Ambulance Service Trust

The Corporate Governance Manager is being appointed for a 12 month secondment and will support the Corporate Affairs and Performance Directorate (via the Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs) in ensuring that the Trust has in place, sound, integrated corporate governance policies, procedures and structures and the Trust complies with its legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements in order to support the delivery of outstanding, integrated governance.
Ensure that the Board and its Committees run efficiently and effectively, that they are accurately minuted and that Directors and Non-Executive Directors receive appropriate support
Plan Committee agendas in negotiation with the Non-Executive Chairs and Executive Lead by providing advice and assistance and develop Annual Plans of Board and Committee business
Communications and Stakeholder Relations
Develop a proactive relationship with Board/Committee members, acting as a point of contact with directors and providing ongoing advice and support regarding the discharge of their duties
Ensure an understanding of the Care Quality Commission and other regulator guidelines and requirements and how they impact on corporate governance
Corporate Governance
Support the implementation of the Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, BGAF, Terms of Reference etc and associated governance policies and procedures across the organisation ensuring compliance with the highest standards of governance
Undertake Fit and Proper Persons testing, if required, on all directors on appointment and on an annual basis
Ensure the rollout of a comprehensive induction programme, if required, for all new director appointments, including supporting the establishment of stakeholder and interview panels, liaising with NHSE to support appointments
Provide advice on the Constitution and code of conduct, ensuring transparency and accountability in the conduct of the Trust’s business, as appropriate
Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which the Trust is directed and controlled. The corporate governance team is responsible for ensuring the appropriate decision making, processes and controls are in place to ensure regulatory compliance.
The corporate governance team supports the establishment of the Trust governance framework, including the standing orders, standing financial instructions, reservation of powers and scheme of delegation. These documents outline the processes to ensure the Trust is governed effectively, including what decisions can be made where, the sign off levels of financial commitments, tenders/waivers etc. The team is responsible for assessing compliance with fit and proper person requirements, the management of declarations of interest and ensuring the decision-making body for the Trust (the Trust Board) is operating effectively to meet well led requirements.
The team is also responsible for ensuring robust controls are in place to manage risk effectively in the organisation. This includes the delivery of risk management training, and individual support to teams to ensure the timely and effective review, scoring and mitigations are in place for identified risks.
Ensure that the Board and its Committees run efficiently and effectively, that they are accurately minuted and that Directors and Non-Executive Directors receive appropriate support
Plan Committee agendas in negotiation with the Non-Executive Chairs and Executive Leads by providing advice and assistance and develop Annual Plans of Board and Committee business
Ensure the timely review of core governance policies in line with new guidance
Assist in the preparation of comprehensive induction programmes for Executive and Non-Executive Directors, if required, ensuring appropriate communications with them on the procedures for declaring interests and indemnities which are material and relevant to the business of the Board
Develop, maintain and monitor efficient and effective governance registers in line with regulatory, statutory and legal guidelines and the Trust’s provider Licence
Ensure the membership of the Board’s committees is regularly reviewed and refreshed, as appropriate, and develop and monitor an annual effectiveness review
Communications and Stakeholder Relations
Ensure all communication which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focussing on improvement and ways to move forward
Develop a proactive relationship with Board/Committee members, acting as a point of contact with directors and providing ongoing advice and support regarding the discharge of their duties
Facilitate effective information flows between Board/Committee members, fostering effective working between Directors and senior leaders
Ensure an understanding of the Care Quality Commission and other regulator guidelines and requirements and how they impact on corporate governance
Contribute to the development of an organisational culture that embodies NHS and Trust values and standards of behaviour
Corporate Governance
Support the implementation of the Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, BGAF, Terms of Reference etc and associated governance policies and procedures across the organisation ensuring compliance with the highest standards of governance
Act as a source of expertise on the development and implementation of Trust governance policies and procedures (Standards of Business Conduct, probity, sponsorship, Fit and Proper Person)
Undertake Fit and Proper Persons testing, if required, on all directors on appointment and on an annual basis
Ensure the rollout of a comprehensive induction programme, if required, for all new director appointments, including supporting the establishment of stakeholder and interview panels, liaising with NHSE to support appointments
Provide advice on the Constitution and code of conduct, ensuring transparency and accountability in the conduct of the Trust’s business, as appropriate
Data Analysis and Judgement
Provide and develop detailed reports for the Board, Executive and Committees
Leadership
Work with a high level of autonomy, prioritising own workload, deciding when necessary to refer to the Head of Corporate Governance
Keep up-to-date with developments relevant to the post by attending relevant conferences and local network meetings, in agreement with the Head of Corporate Governance
To provide specialist governance training to staff as required
Required to deputise for the Head of Corporate Governance as appropriat

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