About the role
Salary: £49387.00 to £56515.00
This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Corporate Governance Manager to join our Corporate Affairs team. This is an important role supporting the effective governance of the Trust, working closely with the Chair, Board of Directors, Council of Governors, senior leaders and key stakeholders. The post holder will lead and support the corporate governance and membership team, ensuring high-quality governance arrangements are in place for the Board, its committees and other key meetings. The role will include developing and improving governance processes, supporting compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, overseeing membership and governor arrangements, contributing to annual reporting and external reviews, and providing practical advice, training and support across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong governance knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to build effective relationships at a senior level.
The Corporate Governance Manager will lead and support the delivery of effective corporate governance arrangements across the Trust, ensuring that the Board of Directors, Board Committees, Council of Governors and other key meetings are well administered and operate in line with statutory, constitutional and regulatory requirements. The post holder will manage and develop the corporate governance and membership team, oversee governance processes including forward plans, agendas, papers, minutes, action tracking, terms of reference, registers of interest and policy administration, and support preparations for external reviews, inspections and annual reporting. The role will also involve advising colleagues on governance matters, supporting governor and membership arrangements, coordinating corporate governance training, contributing to service improvement and business planning, and deputising for the Assistant Director of Corporate Governance as required.
The postholder will work closely with the Assistant Director of Corporate Governance / Deputy Company Secretary and the wider Corporate Affairs function to support the Board of Directors, Board Committees, Council of Governors and other key groups. The role will help ensure that meetings are well planned, properly administered and supported by clear governance processes, accurate records and high-quality papers.