Corporate Governance Officer

Job summary To manage and prioritise a diverse workload efficiently and effectively in order to provide a comprehensive, high‑quality service. To work in a highly professional manner, maintaining diplomacy and confidentiality at all times. To liaise closely with members of staff across the Trust, as appropriate, to support the Directors/Board members in their work. To ensure issues requiring escalation are directed to the appropriate person and any urgent matters are dealt with in the absence of the Directors/Board members. The post holder will support the Director of Corporate Governance/Company Secretary in providing a seamless administrative corporate governance service to the Trust and be the first point of contact for all corporate governance enquiries. The purpose of the corporate governance service is to establish and maintain the highest standards of corporate governance, advise and support the Chairman, Board of Directors and Executive leadership on all aspects of regulation, corporate governance and effective business conduct for the organisation. Main duties of the job To provide high‑level comprehensive administrative support, including planning and organising complex activities or programmes at a strategic level, providing high‑level support to projects and communicating/liaising with regulators including NHSE, CQC, Chief Executives and directors/Board members from NHS Trusts and Local Authorities and senior officials in Government. The post holder will manage Board and Executive level meetings as required; including the collation and dissemination of papers, taking of minutes and management of actions. This is a key role in the effective running of ELHT and the Corporate Governance function. The duties and responsibilities listed below are not intended to be exhaustive but are set out to indicate the main areas of activity currently expected of any Corporate Governance Officer. The post holder will, therefore, be expected to adopt a flexible approach when the needs of the service require. About us East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust’s vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work. Details Date posted: 28 November 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full‑time Reference number 435-C085-25 Job location Birch House Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital Blackburn BB2 3HH Person Specification Qualifications (Essential) Degree level or equivalent level of experience, together with a high level of numeracy and English. RSA III or equivalent experience. Formal minute‑taking qualification or equivalent level of expertise. Qualifications (Desirable) Advanced ECDL. Experience (Essential) Knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures and systems acquired through education/training to degree level or equivalent. Demonstrable proven experience of working as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role. Diary management. Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information and appropriate maintenance and storage of records. Experience of MS Office Suite. Experience in the management of business and office procedures. Formal minute taking. Experience of communicating at all levels. Experience (Desirable) Experience of monitoring performance indicators. Understanding of project management methodologies. Working in an NHS environment. Knowledge and Skills (Essential) Awareness of policies and procedures relating to dealing with confidential data both personal and organisational. Excellent written and verbal skills. Able to work and communicate effectively with Executive and Non‑Executive Directors and other senior staff to develop strong relationships. Drafting, formatting and proof‑reading highly complex executive‑level reports. Knowledge and Skills (Desirable) Understanding of corporate governance compliance matters in complex organisations such as the NHS. 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. 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. Employer details East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Birch House Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital Blackburn BB2 3HH Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr