The Corporate Governance Manager, reporting to the Associate Director of Corporate Governance, provides comprehensive, high quality professional management on a wide range of Governor and Committee governance tasks. The post holder will deputise for the Deputy Company Secretary during periods of absence.

If you have a keen interest in or are already passionate about law, compliance or governance, then this will be an exciting opportunity.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as a central point of contact for the provision of information to existing and prospective Governors, within the public and staff constituencies.

With the Deputy Company Secretary the post holder will support the effective organisation of the Board of Directors and its committees.

The post holder will be actively involved in the promotion of the organisation as an NHS Foundation Trust, communicating its aims, objectives and values of the organisation to its members and prospective members.

The post holder will manage the administration process for a number of the Board's committees.

With the Deputy Company Secretary ensure guidance, support and advice on Board and Council governance.

In conjunction with the Deputy Company Secretary and the Corporate Governance Assistant, maintains an efficient and effective governance register in line with regulatory guidelines and the Trust's provider Licence.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Corporate Governance Manager will:

• Co-ordinate the work between the Board of Directors to ensure joined up and integrated development events.
• Ensure the various Committee governance cycles are up-to-date and are complied with.
• Draft the agendas for various Committees for agreement with the relevant Committee Chairs and where necessary, Company Secretary/Deputy Company Secretary and make the call for papers.
• Ensure the requirements are met in relation to the Trust's Constitution for the notification of public Board meetings.
• Ensure the arrangements for meetings and the scheduling and distribution of agendas and papers for various Committees complies with the Trust's Constitution (including quorum) and governance cycles.
• Co-ordinate the preparation of papers and quality controlling them to ensure that they meet the required standard.
• Ensure the accurate recording and minute taking of various Committees and that minutes are produced in a timely manner and action lists are up to date.
• Advise on conduct of meetings with respect to Terms of Reference and the Trust's Constitution.
• Assist in retaining the Trust's corporate seal and a register of its applications in accordance with statutory requirements regarding security and use of the seal.
• Liaise with the Company Secretary in the induction and training of new Board members as they are appointed or elected.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of qualitative assessment to ensure compliance with a range of requirements
• Experience in the working of committees and minute taking
• Organising and co-ordinating events
• Experience in database management
• Experience in understanding and developing governance documents
• Experience in front line contact with the general public
• Experience in liaising with staff at all levels, including senior management

Desirable

• Experience in working in the NHS or other regulated sector
• Use of electronic meeting software
• Understanding/experience in induction processes

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent
• Management qualification or evidence of ongoing commitment to continuous professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of GDPR
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters appropriately
• Knowledge of NHS foundation trust status
• Ability to understand issues quickly and explain them clearly and succinctly

Desirable

• Governance and best practice
• Foundation Trust Constitution and Model Election Rules

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including reporting and minute taking, with the ability to effectively communicate matters that are sensitive in nature
• Ability to communicate business sensitive information, providing, receiving and collating complex information, relevant to managerial and administrative skills
• Ability to prioritise and to respond to workload and deal with conflicting demands and pressures
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team with skills to develop collaborative working
• High level organisational and administrative skills
• Negotiating skills

Desirable

• Effective presentation skills, in preparing and delivering power point presentations
• Ability to implement system and procedure change
• Ability to influence decisions and secure agreement for action

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate and deliver in a positive and professional manner
• Excellent communicator and motivator and able to deal with contentious issues with discretion and in a confidential manner
• Positive attitude to change and learning
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills, understanding the importance of maintaining ownership and responsibility for the resolution of enquiries
• Demonstrate respect for all colleagues and an appreciation of their contribution
• Ability to identify own strengths and limitations and be proactive in addressing areas for development
• Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
• Confident and proactive

Language requirement

Essential

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

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153-CO03893