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Salary for this role£57,528 – £64,750 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
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Role description
Job summary
Note - The Trust is not offering sponsorship at the point of appointment for this vacancy. Do you currently hold a right to work in the UK that permits you to undertake the advertised role and hours without sponsorship from the Trust.
This senior governance role offers an opportunity to be part of a highly performing and ambitious Foundation Trust providing health services across Berkshire.
working across the Trust, you will manage a team providing governance services, advice and support to the Board, Council of Governors and the Executive.
Reporting to the Trust Secretary, you will play a key role in developing the corporate governance arrangements in the Trust and in establishing a compliance unit. You will ensure that systems and processes are in place to ensure the highest standards of corporate governance in the organisation.
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Main duties of the job
Responsible to the Trust Secretary for providing assurance to the Board that the Trust operates within the laws, regulations and codes of good practice that apply to NHS Foundation Trusts.
Responsible for managing and ensuring the provision of comprehensive and effective support to the Trust Board, the Council of Governors and the Executive and all their supporting groups.
Supporting the Trust Secretary in the development of a corporate governance compliance function within the Trust.
Responsible for managing the Trust's system for compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection legislation and information governance policies.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-8412086CORB8aGov
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Princes house, 73a London Road
Reading
RG1 5UZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Oversee the provision of governance and committee support services to the decision-making bodies and executive function within the Trust.
Deputise for the Trust Secretary in their company secretarial role in their absence.
Managing the Corporate Governance Department and the services its delivers, including those in respect of corporate governance, information governance, freedom of information, data protection and Foundation Trust membership.
Provide guidance, specialist advice and training to the Board of Directors, Governors and other senior managers on the Constitution, Standing Orders and other governance matters as required.
Monitor and initiate action that gives the Board of Directors, Council of Governors and the Executive assurance that the Trust operates within the laws, regulations and codes of good practice that apply to NHS Foundation Trusts and that the highest standards of corporate governance are maintained.
Establish and monitor procedures to ensure that the Trust complies with all relevant legal, constitutional, and regulatory requirements.
onitor the corporate governance and compliance implications of all papers submitted to the Trust Board, the Council of Governors, the Executive and all their sub groups
Ensure that the Trust has in place sound governance policies, procedures and structures to promote and ensure probity in the conduct of business and compliance with policies.
Establish arrangements to monitor compliance with Standing Orders and other internal Trust policies.
Co-ordinate amendments to the Trusts Constitution and Standing Orders ensuring effective consideration by the Council of Governors and the Board of Directors.
Keep up to date on developments in corporate governance in the UK and elsewhere through regular research, reading and attending relevant events. Provide specialist knowledge of Foundation Trusts best practice, organisational policies and procedures, and governance to the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, their direct reports, external organisations, Trust staff, Governors, Trust Members and the general public when required.
Monitor the procedures in place for the correct administration of subsidiary organisations and joint ventures.
Be responsible for the Trust Seal and ensure all legal documents are properly signed, sealed, witnessed and Trust Seal usage reported to the Board.
Maintain the Trusts Register of Interests for Board Directors, all Trust staff and the Council of Governors, undertaking annual review that is formally reported to the Board and assessed by the Trusts Counter-Fraud, Internal and External Audit services. Ensure these registers are routinely updated on the Trusts website.
Ensure the application of the Trusts Hospitality Policy and maintain the Hospitality Register, reporting declarations at appropriate intervals. Liaise with Board members and Trust officers to ensure hospitality is recorded and declarations are provided in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with NHS England requirements.
Assess and interpret detailed highly complex information from NHS England and other Regulators to determine and/or recommend the most appropriate course of action or response in the face of a rapidly changing environment.
Maintain an effective internal control framework, ensuring that all organisational risk registers and the Board Assurance Framework (BAF) are monitored, reviewed and actions followed up. Ensure the Trust has appropriate risk management aligned with the strategy. Ensure timely reporting of all risks and BAF through the relevant committees.
Plan and prepare the Annual Report, incorporating the Annual Governance Statement (AGS). Interpret and share the Annual Reporting Manual annually as it is received to ensure timely submission of data and information for the Annual Report and AGS. Ensure the Trust Annual Report and Accounts are laid before Parliament.
Ensure the Trusts suite of corporate governance documentation is developed and maintained up to date.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Fully or partly qualified as Company Secretary/Corporate Governance Professional
Desirable
Membership of appropriate professional body
Experience of leading and/or assisting organisation wide policy formulation in line with relevant legislation and regulation
Further managerial education and / or development
Essential
Essential
Degree or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work
Essential
Essential
Experience of working at a suitably senior corporate level in the NHS (3 years+)
Essential
Essential
Demonstrates experience advising a Board of Directors on matters of governance, compliance and best practice.
Essential
Essential
Knowledge of corporate governance agenda Exceptional communication skills, able to explain key governance concepts in an accessible way, both verbally and in writing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
