Director of Corporate Governance (Band 8d)
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Steeton, BD20 6TDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£94,356 to £108,814
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 November 2026
18 days leftJob description
We are looking for a values-led Director of Corporate Governance and Trust Secretary to provide expert, independent advice to the Chair, Chief Executi...
The Director of Corporate Governance is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Trust governance framework, ensuring the Board of Directors and its committees operate effectively, lawfully and in accordance with NHS standards and best practice.
The postholder acts as the Trust Secretary providing independent expert advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Chair and Trust Board on all issues relating to corporate governance, constitutional matters and Board effectiveness.
The postholder is responsible for ensuring the Trust has robust governance, assurance and decision-making arrangements that support high-quality patient and organisational performance.
The postholder is responsible for the Executive administration support to the Executive Team and associated corporate functions.
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.
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.
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of NHS governance arrangements, Board effectiveness and corporate decision-making Detailed understanding of the NHS Provider Code of Governance Knowledge of NHS England's Well-led Framework Knowledge of NHS legislation and regulatory requirements Understanding of risk management principles, Board Assurance Frameworks and integrated assurance Knowledge of standards of business conduct, conflicts of interest and declarations
Desirable
- Understanding of Foundation Trust legislation Knowledge of NHS Oversight Framework Knowledge of CQC governance requirements Knowledge of Fit and Proper Person requirements
Qualifications
Essential: - Chartered Institute of Governance qualification or Masters Degree level
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior leadership experience within the NHS or similar regulated public sector organisation Extensive experience of advising Boards, Chairs, Chief Executive and Non-Executive Directors on governance matters Experience of acting as Board Secretary Experience of developing and implementing corporate governance frameworks Experience of Board and committee effectiveness reviews Experience of supporting compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Experience of risk management, assurance frameworks and Board Assurance Frameworks Experience of leading teams and managing corporate governance functions Experience of preparing high-quality Board reports and governance advice Experience of working with regulators and external stakeholders Experience of managing complex governance issues within politically sensitive environments
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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