Governance Director

2 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Corporate Governance Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing assurance to the Board that the Trust operates within the laws, regulations, and codes of good practice that apply to NHS Foundation Trusts.

The role will involve managing and ensuring the provision of comprehensive and effective support to the Trust Board, the Council of Governors, and the Executive and all their supporting groups. You will also support the Trust Secretary in the development of a corporate governance compliance function within the Trust.

In addition, you will be responsible for managing the Trust's system for compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection legislation, and information governance policies. This includes establishing and monitoring procedures to ensure the Trust complies with all relevant legal, constitutional, and regulatory requirements.

You will have experience of working at a senior level in a complex organisation and hold a degree or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment, or voluntary work. Full and detailed understanding of the principles of NHS and public sector governance is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and monitor procedures to ensure the Trust complies with all relevant legal, constitutional, and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor the corporate governance and compliance implications of all papers submitted to the Trust Board, the Council of Governors, the Executive, and all their sub-groups.
  • Ensure that the Trust has in place sound governance policies, procedures, and structures to promote and ensure probity in the conduct of business and compliance with policies.

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading



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