About this role
Job summary
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and strategically focused leader to join our senior leadership team as Director of Corporate Governance & Compliance.
This is a pivotal Board-facing role, responsible for ensuring robust governance, assurance and regulatory compliance across the Trust, working closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Directors and Council of Governors.
We are looking for a credible senior leader with experience at, or close to, Board level, and a strong track record in corporate governance, risk and regulatory frameworks. You will provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, oversee Board and Committee governance, and ensure effective assurance systems that support organisational performance and integrity.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Director or an experienced Deputy Director ready to step into a high-impact leadership role, shaping governance across a complex NHS organisation and supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
The Director of Corporate Affairs & Governance is a key member of the Trust's Executive Team, providing strategic leadership, advice and assurance across corporate governance, risk management, legal services, and regulatory compliance. The postholder will ensure the Trust operates within statutory and regulatory frameworks, while supporting effective decision-making at Executive and Board level. The postholder will also act as the Company Secretary for the Frimley Health Charity. The role is pivotal in maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability, and probity, ensuring the Trust meets its obligations as an NHS Foundation Trust and delivers robust assurance to our populations, our patients, our people, our regulators and our stakeholders.
About us
Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
A comprehensive and detailed description can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to master's level or equivalent experience Professional qualification in governance, legal, or related field or equivalent experience
Desirable
Chartered or accredited membership of a recognised Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA/CGI)
Experience Essential
Senior leadership experience in a complex organisation, within the NHS or public sector Extensive experience in corporate governance, company secretarial practice, and Board support Proven track record in risk management and assurance frameworks
Desirable
Exposure to regulatory engagement with NHS England, CQC or other statutory bodies, including preparing for inspections or external reviews
Skills & knowledge Essential
Demonstrable In-depth knowledge of NHS governance and Foundation Trust regulatory requirements Strong understanding of legal frameworks relevant to healthcare High level of political awareness and ability to manage sensitive issues
Desirable
Advanced understanding of NHS corporate governance frameworks, including Foundation Trust governance, Board assurance, and statutory compliance
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Frimley Park Hospital
Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)