Trust Secretary

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent advanced specialist knowledge acquired through a relevant professional qualification and substantial senior-level experience.
• Chartered Governance Professional with relevant governance qualification e.g. Chartered Company Secretary) or have equivalent relevant experience governance (at least 2 years Corporate Governance experience working at an advanced level or at 'Board' level)
• Evidence of sustained continuing professional development in corporate governance, regulation, risk and Board practice

Essential

• Substantial experience operating at corporate director, Board secretary or equivalent level in a large, complex and regulated organisation.
• Relevant experience of designing and preparing senior level reports
• Successful leadership of organisation-wide governance strategy,.
• Experience of regulatory engagement, external audit and representing an organisation at regional or national level.
• Evidence of making and defending high impact judgements where information is incomplete or conflicting and where decisions carry material regulatory, financial or reputational consequences
• Experience of leading and managing teams
• Cognisant of national initiatives and the policy direction indicated by the CQC, NHS England and the Department of Health in relation Corporate Governance
• Knowledge of the legal requirements within the NHS in respect of Corporate Governance
• In depth knowledge of the Corporate Governance Framework, Standing Orders, and other key governance publications.
• A understanding of Freedom of Information and Subject Access request requirements
• A thorough understanding of the CQC Regulation 5: Fit and Proper Persons

Essential

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain highly complex legal, regulatory and assurance matters to varied audiences.
• Highly developed influencing, negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution skills, with the credibility to challenge Board members and senior leaders and secure action on contentious matters.
• Ability to make informed decisions, including in respect of non-routine matters assessing several different conflicting options, making accountable recommendations where there may be no precedent.
• Ability to lead a broad portfolio of complex interdependent projects, with responsibility for design & implementation of project plans
• Ability to interpret data to make recommendations about delivery & take appropriate action
• Ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely at all levels of the organisation, including executive colleagues
• Ability to hold others to account for agreed targets and to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering a high-quality service.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Establish and maintain good team working relationships with internal and external personnel to avoid conflict of interest
• Support and motivate team members
• Ability to work with stakeholders and influence a range of diverse groups
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities consistently and develop these in others
• Present highly complex information to large groups of multi disciplinary staff
• Analytical and IT skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Supportive and able to foster an open and learning culture
• Ability to work under pressure managing competing deadlines.
• High degree of personal resilience to meet mental and emotional requirements of the post.
• Well organised and practical with a logical, analytical approach to work with attention to detail
• Positive and motivated