Director of Corporate Governance & Compliance

Job overview

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and strategically focused leader to join our senior leadership team as Director of Corporate Governance & Compliance.

This is a pivotal Board-facing role, responsible for ensuring robust governance, assurance and regulatory compliance across the Trust, working closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Directors and Council of Governors.

We are looking for a credible senior leader with experience at, or close to, Board level, and a strong track record in corporate governance, risk and regulatory frameworks. You will provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, oversee Board and Committee governance, and ensure effective assurance systems that support organisational performance and integrity.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Director or an experienced Deputy Director ready to step into a high-impact leadership role, shaping governance across a complex NHS organisation and supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

• The Director of Corporate Affairs & Governance is a key member of the Trust’s Executive Team, providing strategic leadership, advice and assurance across corporate governance, risk management, legal services, and regulatory compliance.
• The postholder will ensure the Trust operates within statutory and regulatory frameworks, while supporting effective decision-making at Executive and Board level.
• The postholder will also act as the Company Secretary for the Frimley Health Charity.
• The role is pivotal in maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability, and probity, ensuring the Trust meets its obligations as an NHS Foundation Trust and delivers robust assurance to our populations, our patients, our people, our regulators and our stakeholders.