Director of Corporate Governance

at  East Cheshire NHS Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join East Cheshire NHS Trust as a senior leader in the position of Director of Corporate Governance. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will provide strategic advice and guidance to the Chair, Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors on all matters relating to corporate governance.
Fulfilling the critical role of Board Secretary for the Trust, you will ensure compliance with laws and regulations, standing orders and NHS guidance. You will also be the accountable officer for the Freedom to Speak Up agenda, ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place to provide assurance on organisational response to colleagues’ concerns.
The role offers the opportunity to work with the Board to continue to ensure that East Cheshire Trust leads the way in working with and for our communities. You will have experience working at Board or sub-Board level, performing the duties of a Company Secretary as well as experience managing communications strategically with internal and external stakeholders. You will need to have an eye for detail, political awareness and have experience leading high-performing teams.
Please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack for further information.
All NHS Directors are expected to comply with the Fit and Proper Person Test (FPPT) this post will be subject to all the relevant checks contained within these regulations.
Closing date: Sunday 6th October
Interview date: Friday 18th October
The Director of Corporate Governance’s 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 postholder will act as the Board Secretary and play a key coordination role within the Trust. They will be expected to use their initiative to identify opportunities to anticipate, support and streamline the work of the Board, Committees, executive meetings. They will manage the interface between the management and governance arrangements of the Trust and take every opportunity to ensure a high standard of reporting and debate.
As a key member of the Trust’s Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will champion achievement of our strategic vision, leading in line with our values. Although they are not an Executive Director, they will report directly to the Chief Executive and be a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
The postholder will be the accountable officer for the Freedom to Speak Up agenda, ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place to provide assurance on organisational response to colleagues’ concerns. They will also lead an efficient and effective executive support office.
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification)

Please refer the Job description for details