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Head of Corporate Governance

Job Description

Finegreen are assisting a large NHS organisation for a Head of Corporate Governance. The post will be based in London for an interim period of 5 months initially.

The post holder will ensure the organisation has in place effective structures, systems and processes of corporate governance.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Act as Secretary to the Board of Directors, and at least one Committee of the board, providing high quality support to the Board in the management of its meetings;
  • Oversee the secretariat support to the other Committees of the Board, including the organisation management group, ensuring the support is of high quality;
  • Establish, maintain, and monitor policies and procedures for sound corporate governance across the organisation, including Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions;
  • Ensure the organisation complies with relevant legislation and best practice in corporate governance and prepare assurance reports in relation to this for Board Committees as required;
  • Oversee the maintenance and monitoring of the organisation’s Register of Interests, Hospitality and Gifts, ensuring the organisation has in place robust systems and processes for complying with relevant national guidance;
  • Act as a budget holder for the Corporate Governance team;
  • Oversee the recording of expenses, producing regular reports, and ensuring timely publication on the organisation’s website;
  • Manage, support, and develop members of the corporate governance team, undertaking all aspects of HR management, including setting of annual objectives, and holding mid- and end-year reviews for direct reports;
  • Manage any aspects of performance of team members as required;
  • Have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to always comply with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
  • The ideal candidate will have:

  • Educated to master’s level or equivalent, or substantial professional experience in a senior corporate governance role;
  • Significant experience in a senior governance and / or compliance role in either the public, private or independent sector supporting Boards and Committees;
  • At least 5 years’ experience of managing people and motivating and lead teams to perform to a high level;
  • Excellent people skills with ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
  • If you are interested in the role, please contact Donna Larder on 0161 241 9674 and send a copy of your updated CV to donna.larder@finegreen.co.uk along with your availability and rate.