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Corporate Governance Officer

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Reading, RG1 5AN

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

10 September 2026

9 days left

Job description

The post holder will support the Trust Secretary, Head of Corporate Governance and Corporate Governance Manager in establishing, maintaining and ensur...

1. Develop and participate in initiatives for joint working with other Foundation Trusts and the Foundation Trust Network and effectively represent the Trust

2. Represent the Trust in membership recruitment campaigns with external stakeholders, public and patient groups and at exhibitions and recruitment events in the community

3. Provide general, non-clinical advice to patients/clients/relatives who are members of the Trust, giving advice on a range of issues including the complaints procedure, service information and membership information

4. Promote the Trust positively to members and work with the Communications Team to encourage membership through local and national media organisations

The post holder will support the Trust Secretary, Head of Corporate Governance and Corporate Governance Manager in establishing, maintaining and ensuring that the Trusts corporate governance function is performed to the highest standards and in accordance with all statutory and legislative requirements.

The post holder will provide advice and support to the Trust Board and Executive committees, working groups and other bodies as may be assigned.

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.

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.

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.

Essential

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work
  • A minimum of A level English
  • A minimum of 2 years experience across one or more of the following areas: Law, Governance

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Previous experience of servicing committees

Essential

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work

Essential

Essential

  • Well developed administrative, problem solving and organisational skills

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

1 September 2026

Last checked

1 September 2026

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About the employer

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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