About this role
Job summary
The postholder will provide administrative and coordination support to the Corporate Governance team. They will help ensure that governance processes run smoothly and that information is accurate, timely and well-presented. This includes supporting Board and Committee activities, maintaining governance calendars, monitoring the governance mailbox, and raising purchase orders for the team.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description and person specification regarding the main duties of this Corporate Governance Officer vacancy.
About us
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Training or qualification in administration, governance, business support or related areas. Governance qualification or relevant professional development.
Experience Essential
Experience supporting meetings or preparing documentation. Experience supporting Board or Committee administration. Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams). Experience managing shared inboxes or monitoring mailboxes.
Desirable
Experience maintaining statutory registers. Experience raising Purchase Orders or willingness to learn quickly. Experience in NHS or public-sector administration.
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confident using digital systems, including shared drives and file management tools.
Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes Essential
Ability to travel to Trust sites if required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name East of England Ambulance Service
Address Melbourn
Whiting Way
Melbourn
SG8 6NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)