Corporate Governance Officer

Are you highly organised, detail-focused and passionate about supporting good governance? We are looking for a Corporate Governance Officer to join our Board Secretariat team, providing a high-quality corporate secretariat service across Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. You will play a key role in coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, producing high-quality minutes, tracking actions, and supporting the delivery of key governance programmes and annual statutory processes.

Responsibilities

Providing a high-quality corporate secretariat service across Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Supporting Boards, Committees and Executive teams to ensure effective decision-making and high standards of corporate governance; Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, producing high-quality minutes, tracking actions; Supporting the delivery of key governance programmes and annual statutory processes; Working closely with Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and senior leaders to provide expert administrative and governance support

Requirements

Degree level (or equivalent); Experience of committee meeting administration and management; Experience of arranging complex meetings and working with senior managers; Advanced skills for keyboard use for producing reports, spreadsheets and correspondence; Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills; Ability to build strong working relationships with Directors, senior leaders and other key personnel; Ability to use own initiative and deal with competing priorities; Demonstrable strong knowledge of good corporate governance practice; Demonstrable understanding of Committees and governance frameworks; Ability to deliver multiple objectives concurrently; IT experience and advanced analytical skills

Nice to have

Qualification in corporate governance or healthcare governance (or equivalent experience); Previous experience in a Corporate Secretariat function or associated role; Experience of providing advice on protocol and procedures relating to Board meetings (or equivalent senior meetings) and decision making; Demonstrable knowledge of effective governance practice in healthcare; Specialist knowledge and understanding of Committee work and governance structures

Benefits

On-site Nursery; Access to free Beach Hut; On-site Wellness Centre including gym and swimming pool; Access to staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility; Awards ceremonies to recognise achievements