About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, values-driven governance leader to join us as Deputy Group Chief Governance Officer. This is a pivotal senior role supporting the development and delivery of a robust governance framework across two statutory NHS organisations, ensuring strong decision-making, accountability and assurance at both organisational and Group level.
Working closely with the Group Chief Governance Officer, you will provide strategic leadership across the full governance portfolio, including Board Governance, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Freedom to Speak Up, Information Governance, Data Protection and assurance functions. You will help establish and embed the structures, processes and behaviours that support effective decision-making, accountability and continuous improvement across the Group -- ensuring statutory responsibilities and regulatory obligations remain strong.
This is a role for a collaborative, credible and highly skilled governance professional who can influence at the most senior levels. You will work closely with the Group Chair, Chief Executive, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, regulators and system partners to build a culture of transparency, learning and stewardship. If you are motivated by improving governance maturity, strengthening organisational culture and enabling leaders to make better decisions for patients and communities, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Interviews will be held at the end of August.
Main duties of the job
Support the Group Chief Governance Officer in developing and implementing an integrated governance strategy for the Group with an effectiveand integrated Governance service and function Provide strategic leadership and expert advice to Boards, Committees and Executive Teams on governance, assurance and regulatory matters Lead the provision of governance support to the Group Board and Committees Ensure that governance frameworks, constitutions, standing orders, schemes of delegation and governance policies remain compliant, effectiveand aligned to Group objectives Provide senior leadership for the Group's risk management framework and approach Oversee the development and maintenance of Board Assurance Frameworks and Corporate Risk Registers across the Group
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Chartered Governance Institute Qualifying Programme qualification and/or Masters level qualification Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
Relevant professional qualification in governance, company secretarial practice, legal, risk management, or information governance
Knowledge / Experience Essential
Significant senior leadership experience within governance, corporate affairs, risk, assurance or a related function within the NHS Demonstrable experience of advising Boards, Committees, Chairs and Executive Directors on governance, risk and regulatory matters Experience of developing, implementing and improving governance and assurance frameworks Experience of working across organisational boundaries and building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Skills Essential
Ability to provide credible strategic advice and constructive challenge to Boards and Executive teams Ability to interpret and communicate highly complex governance, legal, regulatory and organisational issues
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.
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Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)