Corporate Governance Support Officer (Band 5)

We are seeking an exceptional Corporate Governance Support Officer to join our Corporate Governance Team and help ensure that our Board, its committees and key governance processes run effectively.

This is a pivotal role supporting the smooth running of the Trust’s corporate governance arrangements. You will provide high-quality secretariat and administrative support to the Trust Board, Board Committees and senior governance leads. A typical week includes preparing agendas, supporting meeting planning cycles, producing accurate and professional minutes, maintaining action logs, coordinating governance information and ensuring compliance with governance processes and regulatory frameworks.

This role demands outstanding judgement, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with absolute professionalism. You must be able to analyse complex information, interpret governance requirements and problem-solve autonomously.

• Providing secretarial support for Board and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, minute-taking, action tracking and coordination of papers.
• Supporting compliance with governance frameworks such as the NHS Code of Governance, Fit and Proper Person requirements and the Well-Led Framework.
• Maintaining key governance registers and documentation.
• Supporting governance improvement and change projects across the Trust.
• Building effective relationships with senior leaders and governance colleagues.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our Values

We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jane Osler Job title: Interim Head of Corporate Governance Email address: jane.osler1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01535 294815

Helen Gardner

Executive Support Manager

helen.gardner21@nhs.net

01535 294803