Job overview

*Previous applicants need not apply*

*Subject to job matching*

The Corporate Governance Manager is responsible for undertaking duties to support the corporate governance arrangements of the Trust and will have administrative responsibility for supporting the corporate business function of the Trust Board, ensuring effective, proactive governance support to the Chair and Board members, including line management responsibility for the Executive Assistants and Corporate Governance Officer.

Hours per week: 37.5

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

The Corporate Governance Manager will be required to contribute to the development and implementation of associated systems and policies. The post holder has responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of the Board Assurance Framework and corporate risk register.

The post holder will have administrative responsibility for the implementation of an internal audit tracker system to fulfil assurance requirements. These key areas of work impact across the whole Trust, as well as other external organisations. The post holder will also ensure effective, proactive governance support to the Chair and Board members, including line management responsibility for the Executive Assistants and Corporate Governance Officer.

The post holder will be responsible for the development of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and good governance practice, including oversight of corporate registers, the oversight and management of support to the Trust Board, including Board subcommittees and other Board events including the Trust’s Annual General Meeting.

The post holder will exercise a high degree of independent judgement, flexibility and personal initiative, be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and be able to prioritise and delegate workload whilst managing other competing priorities in a calm, positive and supportive manner.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.